Ebonyi State: Umahi Pays Christmas Visit Founding Governors
From Omaka OKOH, Abakaliki
The Minister of Works and immediate past Governor of Ebonyi State, HE Sen. Engr. David Umahi, CON, on Saturday, December 20, 2025, paid Christmas and season greetings visits to the first and second former Governors of Ebonyi State, HE Dr. Sam Egwu and HE Chief Martin Elechi, at their respective residences.
The visits were symbolic.
While addressing Pa Elechi, the Minister spoke with emotion and candour, reminding everyone present that leadership without gratitude is hollow.
“It’s the season of Christmas, and I have come to thank you, my boss, for all you did for me in my political formative years.
“You made me party chairman; from there, you made me Deputy Governor, and in all those positions, you made me very strong.
" You even took me to Venezuela with President Jonathan, so I will not forget.
“And I am teaching Ebonyi people to show gratitude to people who have helped them, because that is the source of blessing, and not to continue to look for bad things to say about such a person.
“Or when the person is no longer helping you, you forget the past. So, we are very grateful, sir. My wife and my children are very grateful to you. This is where our journey started.
“We may not be able to repay you fully, but we pray that God will continue to give you good health for us to continue to appreciate you.”
Responding, Pa Elechi, said: " The Minister remains my pikin and he is well pleased with.
“Even as a Minister of the federal republic of Nigeria, he still calls me his boss.”
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