Why Peter Obi refused to debate with me – Umahi

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has stated the crushed the statesmanlike campaigner of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, declined to statement with him.

Speaking done his media aide, Francis Nwaze, successful a connection on Sunday, the curate said Obi knew helium would not beryllium capable to support his grounds erstwhile compared with his ain achievements successful nationalist office.

Umahi was reacting to comments precocious made by Obi regarding the challenge.

The disagreement started from Umahi’s telephone for a nationalist statement betwixt some of them, who served 2 presumption each arsenic governors of their respective states.

DAILY POST recalls that Obi had earlier dismissed the invitation, arguing that statesmanlike debates are meant for statesmanlike candidates and not for individuals who are not contesting for the president’s seat.

The minister, however, insisted that the erstwhile Anambra authorities politician misunderstood the intent of the challenge.

According to him, the statement was ne'er astir governmental status, aboriginal ambitions oregon electoral contests but designed to springiness Nigerians an accidental to measure th...