A group, Igbo Community Association in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), weekend, said those endorsing President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election on behalf of the South East region were on their own.
The President of the group, Engr Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, in a statement, said President Tinubu had not earned the backing of the Igbo people. Ezenekwe was reacting to the endorsement of Tinubu by some APC stakeholders of South East in Enugu weekend. The stakeholders said Tinubu’s endorsement was to bring the region closer to the centre.
Ezenekwe said, “President Tinubu has not done enough to deserve such an endorsement. Tinubu has been bad to the Igbo community, and we will not vote for him. Igbos are not part of this endorsement. This is a sham.”
He called on Nigerians across the country to reject Tinubu’s re-election bid. He also debunked the statement by the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State that APC was gaining strength in the South East.
In his words, “APC is not popular in Igboland. It’s only Senator Uzodinma and a few others who are trying to force it down our throats. The economy is in shambles, insecurity is rampant, and our children are suffering. What reforms is he talking about?”
The group called on the Tinubu administration to show greater accountability and focus on addressing the country’s worsening socio-economic conditions.
“We want to see action, not just words. If Tinubu can’t deliver, he should step aside and let someone else try. This is not just about Igbo; it’s about Nigeria’s future. We will not sit back and watch our country be destroyed.”