Governors of Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States have urged the people of the South Eastern part of the country not to be deceived by political distractions but to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
The governors made the call on Saturday, October 31, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Mega Rally and Empowerment Programme for the South-East held at Okpara Square, Enugu State.
The governors who advised the Igbos are Professor Charles Soludo of Anambra State, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, Dr Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Senator Hope Uzodimma of Imo State.
Governor Mbah urged the people of the South-East to support Tinubu’s re-election bid to enable him to consolidate the gains of his administration’s economic reforms.
He attributed ongoing development projects, including the construction of primary healthcare centres, to the Federal Government’s economic reforms.
The governor urged women to support Tinubu and APC candidates in the January 16, 2027, and subsequent elections.
“A good sailor does not abandon his ship mid-sea because of challenges. We must finish the journey we all started together,” he said.
Also speaking, Uzodimma described the rally as historic and commended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for empowering women across the South-East.
He reiterated the commitment of the region to supporting Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
He explained that Igbos had experienced marginalisation for over 60 years but were beginning to witness a new era of political inclusion and development under Tinubu.
He commended the president for expanding the scope of infrastructure and economic development in the South-East.
Governor Nwifuru commended the skills acquisition and empowerment initiatives of the APC-led administration, urging South-East women to vote massively for the party.
He described the APC as the only political party with a clear and identifiable manifesto capable of sustaining the country’s development.
The governor dismissed suggestions of his involvement in any political coalition, stressing that his loyalty remained with the APC.
Similarly, Soludo, represented by his deputy, Dr Gilbert Ibezim, said the South-East had a responsibility to support Tinubu’s re-election in appreciation of his administration’s achievements.
He said the region stood to benefit more from continued collaboration with the Federal Government.
Also speaking, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Benjamin Kalu, urged Igbos to embrace political inclusion by supporting Tinubu’s re-election.
Kalu said the Igbo had not produced a president of Nigeria in the past 60 years, stressing the need for the region to strengthen its political alliances.
