Ohanaeze Ndigbo Demands Clarity from Tinubu on South-east Plans

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has issued a challenge to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding clarity on what his administration will offer the South-east in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. The organization cautioned that the backing of South-east governors does not automatically translate into votes from the Igbo populace.

In a statement signed by deputy president-general Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro and acting secretary-general Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa, Ohanaeze questioned the effectiveness of current security and political strategies, particularly in light of the ongoing Monday sit-at-home disruptions. While acknowledging federal road projects in the region overseen by Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi, Ohanaeze insisted that infrastructure alone is inadequate for addressing developmental issues.

The group also called for updates on the proposed Aba–Maiduguri railway and reiterated demands for a deep seaport in Abia state, as well as an additional state for the South-east. Furthermore, they sought clarity on the federal government's approach to the rehabilitation of former Boko Haram members and the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.