'Igbo presidency will be by agreement’ - Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emphasized that the Ibo people must stop engaging in opposition politics and instead align themselves with the center in order to have a chance at producing a president. In a recent speech, Soludo stated that Igbos have been protesting and lamenting for an extended period without achieving any tangible results, and it is time for them to change their strategy.

Soludo argued that the Ibo people have been protesting for too long without seeing any fruit of their efforts, and it is high time for them to shift their approach. He pointed out that there is no prize for achieving a second or third position, and that ultimately, the Igbos will become the president, but this will only happen through a mutually agreed upon arrangement.

During his address, Soludo questioned how the South-East expects to receive federal intervention for issues such as erosion and poor road infrastructure in Anambra if they do not cooperate with the current President. He highlighted the fact that Anambra State, which is in the South-East, is currently facing these issues, and therefore, the President, Bola Tinubu, would be the one they would need to work with to seek intervention.

Soludo reiterated that the presidency will not be achieved through mere protest or isolation, but rather through negotiation and alliance with other regions in the country. He firmly maintained that the most realistic path for the Ibo people to achieve their political aspirations is by aligning with President Bola Tinubu's administration.