Ohanaeze Ndigbo Names 2027 Consensus Presidential Candidate

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has named 2027 Consensus Presidential Candidate.

NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has announced its decision to adopt President Bola Tinubu as the sole consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election.

The bold announcement follows extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the South-East region, including governors, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and representatives from youth, women’s groups, and civil society organizations.

According to a statement signed by Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s Deputy President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and National Spokesperson, Chief Thompson Ohia, the formal declaration is set to take place on May 23, 2025, coinciding with President Tinubu’s visit to Abia State, a stronghold of Nigeria’s opposition Labour Party.

The statement reads: “This historic consensus has been meticulously cultivated through extensive consultations with a diverse array of key stakeholders, including South-East governors, revered traditional rulers, esteemed religious leaders, and representatives from various youth and women’s groups, as well as civil society organisations across our region.

“The collective decision reached by Ohanaeze Ndigbo and South-East stakeholders marks a departure from historical precedence and signifies a resolute intent to align with the mainstream national leadership under President Tinubu. It heralds the official end of the South-East’s longstanding affiliation with opposition parties such as the PDP, APGA, and LP—a decisive step towards a reorientation, concluding an era of opposition from 2015 to 2025 and transitioning into collaboration with the APC.

“In this spirit of unity and progress, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and South-East stakeholders have appointed Senator David Umahi, the distinguished Minister of Works and former Chairman of South-East Governors’ Forum, to serve as the lead coordinator for President Tinubu’s campaign across the South-East. Senator Umahi’s proven leadership and unwavering commitment to development make him the ideal candidate for this crucial role. Ohanaeze expresses full confidence in his ability to mobilise support, foster cooperation, and deliver a resounding victory for President Tinubu in the upcoming election.

“Furthermore, we emphasise that any coalition of opposition politicians currently lacks the capacity to challenge a sitting president of the calibre and competence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. With firm conviction, we declare that the South-East will no longer be shackled to ineffective opposition, particularly under the leadership of Mr Peter Obi, whose tenure has failed to fulfil the promises made to our people.

“On that landmark day, 23 May 2025, during President Tinubu’s scheduled visit, we expect the collective presence of all South-East governors—irrespective of their political affiliations—representing the APC, PDP, LP, and APGA. This unprecedented gathering will not only cement our endorsement of President Tinubu as the South-East’s sole candidate but also symbolise a historic transition from a decade of unproductive opposition to one of constructive national integration.

“We urge all stakeholders and citizens of the South-East to wholeheartedly embrace this transformative journey, uniting our voices and actions to ensure that Ndigbo continue to play a central role in Nigeria’s national discourse. This is more than a political endorsement; it is a clarion call for renewed commitment, resilience, and aspiration to uplift our region and the nation at large.”