Okorocha Advocates for Tinubu Over Obi Elections

Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo State, expressed his views on the political landscape during an appearance on Channels Television. He stated that the South-East must support Bola Tinubu rather than Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress.

Okorocha described Obi as a "fantastic gentleman" but argued that the region cannot afford to take a "four-year gamble" with a one-term presidency. He acknowledged that he had previously supported the idea of a single-term presidency but insisted that the current political circumstances necessitate a different approach.

Okorocha emphasized that political support should be based on strategic interests rather than emotions or public declarations. He stated that the region should negotiate political support based on its interests, rather than risk a single-term arrangement.

Okorocha also mentioned his intention to engage with political stakeholders to convey his position, expressing confidence that they would listen to him.