- The Ohanaeze leader also faulted the new tax policy, warning that it has unsettled key players in the private sector
- The Ohanaeze chieftain also suggested the creation of additional states across the six geopolitical zones
- He maintained that the political atmosphere around the administration is becoming increasingly unfriendly
The Deputy President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has advised President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a presidential pardon to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as part of broader steps to stabilise the country ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking in an interview, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Isiguzoro argued that the move could significantly reduce political tension in the South-East and weaken separatist sentiments that opposition forces may exploit against the President’s second-term ambition.
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He maintained that the political atmosphere around the administration is becoming increasingly unfriendly, with different interest groups quietly positioning themselves against Tinubu’s re-election bid.
According to him, pardoning Kanu, temporarily suspending the newly introduced tax regime, and implementing the 2014 National Conference report would help reset national unity and strengthen the government’s political standing.
Isiguzoro claimed that influential figures across the country, including northern elites, Middle Belt leaders, disgruntled business interests, and retired military and political actors, were already aligning against the President.
He said a well-timed pardon for Kanu, possibly on symbolic national dates such as June 12 or October 1, would calm the South-East, reduce agitation, and deprive the opposition of a strong rallying point.
The Ohanaeze leader also faulted the new tax policy, warning that it has unsettled key players in the private sector who now feel alienated from the government.
He alleged that some business leaders were quietly backing opposition movements as a response to the tax reforms, describing the development as a political risk the Presidency should urgently address.
On restructuring, Isiguzoro described the full implementation of the 2014 National Conference recommendations as a major political advantage that could address long-standing grievances across regions.
He further urged the Federal Government to fast-track major infrastructure projects nationwide, nothing that visible development remains a powerful electoral tool.
The Ohanaeze chieftain also suggested the creation of additional states across the six geopolitical zones, describing it as a strategic move that could expand the President’s national appeal.
Warning that the 2027 election would be fiercely contested, Isiguzoro said opposition parties were already exploring alliances to challenge Tinubu’s re-election.
He stressed that securing victory in 2027 would require decisive leadership, strategic political choices, and timely action from the President.
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