Obi Did Not Beg Amaechi to Step Aside for 2027, Says Senator Umeh

Anambra Central Senator Victor Umeh has denied rumours that Peter Obi pleaded with Rotimi Amaechi to step down for him in the 2027 presidential race. Speaking on Prime Time on Arise Television, Umeh described Obi’s visit to Amaechi as a constructive dialogue between rivals rather than a request for concession. He emphasized that calling the meeting a plea is disrespectful to Obi, noting that both men are serious contenders in the African Democratic Congress primary.

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