Monday, April 14, 2025 - Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has issued a strong warning regarding the continued neglect of Nigeria’s South-East region.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday,
Igbokwe expressed deep concern over what he described as persistent
marginalization of the South-East, warning that the repercussions could be
significant if the trend continues.
His comments come in the wake of growing public criticism
surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointments, which some have labeled
as unbalanced and exclusionary.
Recently, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, also
criticized the administration for its alleged lopsided appointments, suggesting
they could backfire politically. The presidency, however, has maintained that
all appointments under President Tinubu have been based solely on merit.
Reacting to the issue, Igbokwe stated:
“If Nigeria continues to treat the South-East as if the zone does not exist or does not matter, the consequences will be huge. The civil war has ended, but the scars are still there. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Neglect of the South-East is bad.”
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