Abuja, Nigeria – The Igbo community has slammed Governor Hope Uzodimma’s endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, calling it a “fake endorsement” and vowing not to support the President.
According to Engr Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, President of the Igbo Community Association, FCT, “President Tinubu has not done enough to deserve such an Uzodimma-engineered endorsement.”
The Igbo community feels marginalized and excluded from the country’s economic and political mainstream, and many argue that Tinubu’s administration has perpetuated this trend. “Tinubu has been bad to the Igbo community, and we will not vote for him,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “He is a failed President.”
Uzodimma had rallied South East APC stakeholders behind Tinubu’s re-election, citing the need for the region to reposition itself within Nigeria’s political landscape. However, the Igbo community sees this as a desperate attempt to clove support for Tinubu.
“Igbos are not part of this endorsement,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “This is a sham, a publicity stunt by Uzodimma to boost his own political career.”
The Igbo community is calling on other Nigerians to reject Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing his poor track record and lack of commitment to addressing the country’s pressing issues.
*Uzodimma’s claims dismissed*
The Igbo community has dismissed Uzodimma’s claims that the APC is gaining strength in the South East, saying it’s a gross exaggeration.
“APC is not popular in Igboland,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “It’s only Uzodimma and a few others who are trying to force it down our throats.”
The community also questioned Uzodimma’s assertion that Tinubu’s reforms are yielding results, saying the opposite is the case.
“The economy is in shambles, insecurity is rampant, and our children are suffering,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “What reforms is he talking about?”
*Call for accountability*
The Igbo community is calling on the APC and Tinubu’s administration to be accountable to the people and address the pressing issues affecting the country.
“We want to see action, not just words,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “If Tinubu can’t deliver, he should step aside and let someone else try.”
The community has vowed to mobilize against Tinubu’s re-election bid and ensure that he does not get the support he needs from the South East.
“This is not just about Igbo; it’s about Nigeria’s future,” said Ellis-Ezenekwe. “We will not sit back and watch our country be destroyed.”
