Igbo Governors Backing Tinubu Don’t Speak For The East – ADC

ADC and APC

The South East chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. Recall that three Igbo governors recently backed BAT for a second term during an APC rally held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Stressing that the governors were acting on their own, the ADC’s National Vice Chairman (South East), Sir Bon Unachukwu, insisted that their position does not reflect the views of Ndigbo regarding the 2027 polls.

The coalition party added that the governors neither spoke for Ndigbo nor represented their collective aspirations, interests and expectations.

It read, “The endorsement as a grave misrepresentation of the position of Ndi Igbo and a direct insult to suffering Nigerians who continue to endure unprecedented economic hardship, rising insecurity, inflation, unemployment and declining living standards under the present administration.

Since May 2023, Nigerians have witnessed a steady deterioration in their economic conditions. The cost of living has become unbearable, businesses are struggling to survive, and millions of citizens can barely afford basic necessities.

It is therefore inconceivable that anyone genuinely concerned about the welfare of the people would endorse the continuation of a government that has failed to address these pressing challenges.

The endorsement of President Tinubu by these governors is an endorsement of failure. It is an attempt to impose a political position on a people who are daily confronted with hunger, insecurity, unemployment and hopelessness.

Ndigbo cannot endorse failure, and Nigerians cannot reward suffering with another term in office.

The South East ADC therefore rejects, in its entirety, the endorsement of President Tinubu by these governors. Such a position does not reflect the views of Ndigbo, nor does it represent the mood of Nigerians who are demanding competent leadership, economic recovery, national unity, security and good governance.”

WOW.