According to the report from the Daily Post, Chuks Ibegbu, the former deputy National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has delivered a sharp critique of ethnic politics while advocating for a more merit-based and equitable political system.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Reflecting on the 2023 presidential election results, Ibegbu highlighted significant voting patterns: “Tinubu lost in Lagos, in Abuja, and even in his hometown, and that is because so many people from the west, the Fulanis wanted a better country.” He quickly added a balanced perspective: “I’m not saying Obi is a saint but until we stop looking at where somebody comes from, we are not going anywhere.”
The former Ohanaeze leader then directed strong criticism at Labour Party Chairman Julius Abure: “So, I want to tell Abure to stop insulting our sensibilities because we are not fools, he’s a political merchant.”
Ibegbu concluded by articulating a clear vision for Nigeria’s political future: “What we want is a better country but there should be political equity which presupposes that the president should come from the South-East.”
These statements come at a crucial time in Nigeria’s political discourse, particularly as discussions about regional representation and political justice continue to shape national debates. Ibegbu’s analysis suggests that voters are increasingly willing to look beyond regional affiliations when making electoral choices.
His comments contribute to the ongoing conversation about political equity and regional representation in Nigeria, particularly highlighting the need to balance national unity with fair regional representation in the country’s leadership structure.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
