A political pressure group loyal to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Anambra Patriots for Soludo (APS), has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 and urged the Igbo to wait for about 12 years for the presidency.
The National Convener of APS, Architect Okechukwu Ezeobi, made the position known during the group’s general assembly meeting in Awka, where he said members would mobilise support to ensure Tinubu wins the 2027 presidential election in Anambra State.
Ezeobi added that the group would begin consultations with political stakeholders across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to create a pathway for the emergence of a president from the South-East after the tenure of Tinubu and a successor from the North.
“Our position is based on political calculations, not emotions,” he said.
According to him, it would be the turn of the North to produce the next president after Tinubu’s second tenure, noting that supporting the current political arrangement could strengthen the chances of an Igbo candidate emerging later.
“We are in support of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) government led by Professor Chukwuma Soludo. From the time of Mr Peter Obi as governor, APGA has always supported the government at the centre, and we will continue with that tradition.
“But we want to chart a new path that will make the South-East more inclusive in Nigeria’s politics. We will mobilise across the South-East and Nigeria at large to support the eventual emergence of an Igbo president,” he said.
Ezeobi also noted that while the Igbo possess significant economic influence in Nigeria, the region has yet to translate that strength into political power.
“We, the Igbo, have economic power but lack political power. We are working to change that,” he added.
Earlier, the National Chairman of APS, Ozo Ejiamatu Enekwechi, said the assembly was convened to appreciate members for their support for Soludo during the 2025 governorship election.
Enekwechi added that the group would continue to support good governance and accountability while working to reposition Nigeria politically.