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Don’t Split the South-East Vote for Obi – Soludo

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Don’t Split the South-East Vote for Obi – Soludo

As the 2027 general elections approach, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has urged the Igbo community to be strategic with their votes.

He highlighted the importance of their participation in the upcoming elections for President, Senate, Federal House of Representatives, and State House of Assembly positions. Governor Soludo emphasized that the votes of the Igbos are vital for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, underscoring that supporting Tinubu aligns with their interests.

In a related development, POLITICS NIGERIA reported that Peter Obi is set to be the Presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election. Despite this, Soludo advocates that the priority for the Igbo people should be to support Tinubu’s bid for a second term rather than backing Obi.

According to him, “because our votes didn’t count in the first term; we only had five thousand votes, and he won without our support. However, he can also win a second term, but this time, we will contribute to it.”

He made this statement during a courtesy visit by the Women’s Wing of the City Boy Movement, led by his daughter Adaora Ifeatu Soludo, at the Anambra State Light House auditorium in Awka on June 1, 2026.

The governor explained that the movement aims to support Mr. President’s re-election. “We must approach politics rationally, not emotionally. It’s important to engage strategically by bargaining with our votes to avoid marginalization because, in democracy, your vote is your bargaining power.”

He also urged that efforts should be made across wards and local government areas to register enough voters who would support the current administration’s second term in 2027, for the benefit of Ndi Igbo. Although Anambra is an APGA stronghold, he acknowledged that “Progressives are working together for the good of the Igbo people.”

In her speech, Adora Soludo, the State Convener of the Anambra Chapter of the City Boy Movement, thanked the governor for the opportunity to present their agenda. She appreciated the ongoing transformational projects, especially the ‘1 Youth, 2 Skills’ empowerment programme, which has positively impacted youths in the state.

She explained that the movement is committed to advancing President Bola Tinubu’s agenda. “Our movement aims to mobilise, empower, and involve women in community participation and development. We’ve established grassroots structures, inaugurated women promoters in all 21 LGAs, and are expanding to the wards across the state.”Nigerian debt analysis

She added that they also engage market women, traders, religious groups, students, and community-based women organizations to promote greater participation. Their activities include stakeholder engagement, grassroots mobilization, and community initiatives to foster development and awareness.

She appealed to the Governor for support to enhance their initiatives for the progress of the state and Nigeria.

Present at the meeting were the Secretary to the State Governor (SSG), Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake; Deputy State Manager/Mayor of Idemili South LGA, Mrs. Amaka Obi; and other members of the Women Wing City Boy Movement.