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Ahead 2027 general elections, governors, ministers, and top political figures from the South-East region have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu.
The endorsement was made by Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural group of the Igbo people.
Their decision was announced in a communiqué issued after the 2025 annual Igbo Day celebration, themed “IGBO EKUNIE”, The Reawakening of the Igbo Spirit of Excellence and Enterprise.
Southeastposts reports that the event, which ran across the seven Igbo-speaking states, ended with a grand finale in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on September 29.
Signatories to the communiqué include: Prince Dr. Richard Ozobu, Chief Jackson Omenazu, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, Chief Chinenyeze, Prof. Nneoma Ukpabi, and Chief Alex Okemiri.
They said,“In a profound display of unity and reverence, interfaith prayers were held at the Afikpo Central Mosque in Ebonyi State on September 26, followed by a Sabbath Divine Worship at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Umuahia, Abia State, on September 27, and culminating in a global church service at Jesus Sanctuary Ministries in Port Harcourt on September 28.”
The group added that ceremonies were aimed at seeking peace, security, and prosperity for the South-East. Special prayers were also offered for those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for the Igbo cause.
In the communiqué Ohanaeze declared that the unresolved misunderstanding among members of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), which hindered the elevation of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe to the position of Premier of the Western Region in 1952” would no longer define Igbo-Yoruba relations. They agreed that it was time to end the 73-year-old rivalry.
The group further lauded President Tinubu for his inclusion of the South-East in major infrastructure projects, especially the ₦5 trillion road development initiative led by Works Minister, David Umahi.
Signatories to the communiqué further pledged support for President Tinubu’s uninterrupted presidency until 2031 and resolved to suspend support for opposition candidates.
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