The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has downplayed the potential of a feud with his successor, Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru.
Umahi stated that he would never argue with Nwifuru, whom he called a “worthy son.”
According to reports, some of Umahi’s allies who helped Nwifuru emerge are being marginalized.
The claimed marginalization is causing a schism within Umahi and Nwifuru’s group.
Umahi, on the other hand, stated he had no remorse about risking his life and battling for Nwifuru’s election as governor.
The minister spoke in Abakaliki at a banquet hosted by Nwifuru in honor of former state political office holders.
“I have no regrets knowing and trusting him for 16 years as only few persons present can boast of relationships that last for such periods.
“The most beautiful thing is that Nwifuru knows everything we did as there was nothing such as projects that did not pass through him.
“Any one who prays not to reap where he sows should keep such prayer.
“I will not apologise to those who feel offended by my actions again because I have done so while leaving office.
“All my mistakes and successes have been inherited by Nwifuru as we made friends and enemies together.
“I urge everyone to be patient with the governor because he has good intentions to develop the state,” he said.