South-East Ex-Governors Back Tinubu’s Re-Election

South-East Ex-Governors Back Tinubu’s Re-Election

Former governors from Nigeria’s South-East have thrown their weight behind the decision of current governors in the region to support the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the move as a strategic political alignment aimed at advancing regional development.

The endorsement followed a closed-door meeting held in Enugu, where the former leaders also formally unveiled the South-East Former Governors’ Forum, a new platform designed to strengthen collaboration with sitting governors and contribute to national policy discussions.

Speaking after the meeting, the Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi, said the forum would serve as an advisory and support body, offering guidance on key regional and national issues, including infrastructure, security, and economic development.

In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Francis Nwaze, Umahi noted that the forum’s formation reflects a renewed commitment by past leaders to work closely with incumbent governors in promoting the interests of the South-East.

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He said the former governors commended President Tinubu for ongoing infrastructure development projects across Nigeria, as well as for appointing several individuals from the South-East into strategic government positions. They also expressed appreciation for what they described as the President’s continued support for governors in the region.

Umahi added that the ex-governors were unanimous in backing the position already taken by current South-East governors, pledging their full support for Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, the forum is open to all former governors from the region regardless of political affiliation and will operate alongside existing structures such as the South-East Governors’ Forum, rather than replacing them.

Those who attended the meeting included former governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Sullivan Chime, Martin Elechi, Chris Ngige, and Okezie Ikpeazu.

The development signals a growing political consensus within the South-East, as key stakeholders in the region increasingly align with the federal government. Analysts say the move could reshape political dynamics ahead of the next election cycle, particularly in a region that has historically had diverse political leanings.

While the endorsement underscores unity among former and current leaders, observers note that its broader impact will depend on how it translates into tangible development outcomes and voter sentiment in the coming years.

South-East Ex-Governors Back Tinubu’s Re-Election