The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has thrown its support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term, citing the principle of rotational presidency as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s democracy.
In a statement signed by its Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the group emphasized the need for equity and fairness, arguing that after eight years of Northern leadership under former President Muhammadu Buhari, the South should retain power until 2031 to ensure balance in governance.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term in 2027 underscores our commitment to peace, stability, and infrastructural growth in the Southeast. We urge our members and the wider Igbo community to align with this vision and prioritize unity and progress over parochial interests,” the statement read.
The group, however, made a significant appeal to President Tinubu, urging him to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
According to Ohanaeze, Kanu’s release would be an act of goodwill that could foster peace and stability in the Southeast, a region grappling with insecurity.
Ohanaeze also outlined a comprehensive development agenda for the Southeast, calling for federal action on critical infrastructure and economic revitalization.
The group demanded accelerated completion of federal road projects, fair representation in the 2025 national census, and the creation of new states—Anioma and Aba—to enhance regional equity