South East ADC rejects Tinubu endorsement by Igbo governors

The South East chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly rejected the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. This endorsement was reportedly given by three Igbo governors during a rally organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State.

The ADC's stance signals a clear opposition to the political maneuvering within the region. The party explicitly stated that the Igbo people will not reward what they perceive as failure in the upcoming 2027 elections. This rejection suggests a strategic divergence from the ruling APC and highlights internal political dynamics within Nigeria's South East.

The specific governors who endorsed Tinubu were identified as Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, alongside two others from the region, during the APC event. The ADC's statement frames this endorsement as an act that does not represent the broader interests or intentions of the Igbo populace concerning future electoral outcomes.