- 2027: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Pledges Full Support for Tinubu
- Group praises Tinubu’s appointments and South East infrastructure projects.
- Ohanaeze urges completion of projects before 2027 elections.
The apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu until 2031.
The organisation made this known in a statement issued over the weekend by its factional Deputy President General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and National Spokesperson, Chinenyeze Ohia.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ohanaeze said its position was based on what it described as visible infrastructural development and increased inclusion of the South East under Tinubu’s administration.
The group called on the Federal Government to ensure the completion of all major projects in the South East zone ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It also praised the President for appointing former Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi, as Minister of Works, describing the move as historic.
According to Ohanaeze, Umahi’s appointment marked the first time since 1951 that an Igbo person has held the Works Minister position.
The organisation said Umahi had distinguished himself, particularly with the temporary opening of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway.
Ohanaeze stated, “Without hesitation, we, the Ndigbo, declare forthrightly: for the first time since 2015, we are witnessing a political landscape where all five Southeast Governors, all five Igbo Ministers, and the entire Southeast region stand unwaveringly loyal to President Tinubu’s re election campaign for 2027.
“In recognition of the recent temporary opening of the Lagos Calabar Coastal Highway on the 12th of December 2025, Ohanaeze Ndigbo acknowledges this remarkable achievement.
“It is a significant milestone that enhances festive season travel and provides much needed relief to millions of Nigerians, particularly commuters in Lagos.
“The year 2025 has been characterised by an unprecedented transparency in governance, exemplified by the Federal Government’s proactive engagement of the nation’s anti graft agencies, the EFCC and the ICPC.
“Their audits of financial transactions and contractor performances have paved the way for timely payments and enforced accountability, thereby reinforcing adherence to contractual agreements between the Federal Government and both domestic and foreign contractors.”
Ohanaeze urged the Federal Government to create fair opportunities in 2026 for local contractors to compete effectively with foreign firms.
It also commended the Federal Government for what it described as a N1.5 trillion investment in road infrastructure across the South East.
