Soludo endorses Tinubu at Ebonyi rally, calls for progressive unity

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, joined a high-profile endorsement rally in Ebonyi State, expressing his support for President Bola Tinubu and advocating for stronger cooperation among progressive political actors across Nigeria.

Speaking to a large crowd in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Soludo described his presence as a "solidarity visit." He emphasized the growing alignment among progressive forces nationwide. Standing alongside Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, whom he referred to as "my own brother," Soludo reaffirmed his commitment to collaborative governance and national unity. "I am here in solidarity with you because today, you are endorsing the President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. I have come in solidarity because progressives are working together. It is time for progressives to unite," he stated.

While acknowledging the nation's current challenges, Soludo expressed optimism regarding the Federal Government's efforts to address economic and social issues. He also hinted that his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), would soon announce a formal position aimed at bolstering a wider progressive coalition within the country.

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I am here on a solidarity march with my own brother, the Rt. Hon. Governor of Ebonyi State, who, by the grace of God, is governor until 2031. I am here in solidarity with you because today, you are endorsing the President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. I have come in solidarity because progressives are working together. It is time for progressives to unite.

Addressing the Igbo people, Soludo urged a strategic shift from politics focused on grievances to one centered on pragmatic engagement. "I say to ụmụnne m ndị Igbo, enough of the politics of lamentations. We must now move from the alliance of protest to the alliance for progress, an alliance and partnership for prosperity for Ndigbo. We must now unite as Ndigbo; we must not waste our votes again," he urged.

The rally concluded with renewed commitments to support President Tinubu's vision for national development and foster political cooperation across party lines. Governor Nwifuru, the host, was described by Soludo as "my own brother" and is expected to remain governor until 2031.

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I say to ụmụnne m ndị Igbo, enough of the politics of lamentations. We must now move from the alliance of protest to the alliance for progress, an alliance and partnership for prosperity for Ndigbo. We must now unite as Ndigbo; we must not waste our votes again.