WorldStage– A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, has explained that the growing nationwide mobilisation of Ndigbo in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election is driven by the desire to end political isolation, protect economic interests, and reposition the South-east at the centre of national power.
Ikonne, the immediate past Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), said South-east leaders have taken a strategic decision to actively campaign for Tinubu across the country, insisting that political relevance and economic survival are tied to alignment with the federal government.
Speaking on TVC’s Politics Tonight air programme, Ikonne said the mobilisation extends beyond the South-east, with deliberate efforts underway to engage Igbos living in other regions of the country.
“This is not just about votes from the South-east. Governor Hope Uzodinma has put together a team, which I am part of, to go round the states where Igbos reside, to sensitise them on the need to support President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027,” he said.
According to Ikonne, the South-east’s strong economic footprint across Nigeria makes it imperative for the region to maintain a constructive relationship with the government at the centre.
