Igbo presidency: South-East cannot continue to play opposition politics -- Uzodimma

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has urged the South-East region to abandon the habit of consistently acting as the opposition, while other regions actively collaborate with the central government for political gains. He stressed that the area should shift its focus from complaining about political neglect to devising strategies for negotiation with other regions of the federation to secure their political progress.

Addressing South-East stakeholders during a high-level meeting at the state Government House in Owerri, Uzodimma emphasized the significance of the Nigerian Project, which surpasses all other projects, necessitating the South-East's engagement with the center for political benefits. He cautioned against the region's reliance on opposition politics while other areas engage the center and achieve outcomes.

Uzodimma asserted that the region must cease its focus on local rivalries and instead collaborate with the president to negotiate their interests. He urged Igbo people to make bold decisions and stressed that power and sovereignty ultimately belong to the people, not to individual governors. Uzodimma further pointed out the stark contrast between the South-East and other regions, highlighting that leaders from the South-South, Middle Belt, and North-East have met with the President, whereas the South-East continues to complain about marginalization.

He suggested that stakeholders compile a precise, evidence-based list of the region's requirements and present it to the President as a foundation for negotiations.