‘I won’t quarrel with my son Nwifuru’ – Umahi speaks on alleged rift with successor

<p>The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has downplayed the possibility of a quarrel with his successor, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State.</p>, <p>Umahi said he would never quarrel with Nwifuru, whom he described as ‘a worthy son.’</p>, <p>Reports had it that some of Umahi’s loyalists who ensured Nwifuru’s emergence are being marginalized.</p>, <p>The alleged marginalization is believed to be causing a rift within Umahi and Nwifuru’s camp.</p>, <p>However, Umahi said he had no regrets risking his life and fighting for Nwifuru’s emergence as governor.</p>, <p>The minister spoke in Abakaliki during a reception organised by Nwifuru in honour of former political office holders in the state.</p>, <p>“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.</p>, <p>“The most beautiful thing is that Nwifuru knows everything we did as there was nothing such as projects that did not pass through him.</p>, <p>“Any one who prays not to reap where he sows should keep such prayer.</p>, <p>“I will not apologise to those who feel offended by my actions again because I have done so while leaving office.</p>, <p>“All my mistakes and successes have been inherited by Nwifuru as we made friends and enemies together.</p>, <p>“I urge everyone to be patient with the governor because he has good intentions to develop the state,” he said.</p>