It has become critical to lend constructive voices to the political dynamics and engineering of the nation especially as the countdown to the 2027 election has unofficially kicked off with several alignments and realignments.
The need for the southern part of the country to come together to ensure the power remains in the south has become germane.
Hence, Hon Sir Jude Chukwuemeka Omobowale Idimogu, a former Lagos lawmaker, has dropped a bombshell, urging the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi to drop his presidential ambition and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2nd term bid in 2027.
Hon. Idimogu, who is also the Deputy Leader of Ndigbo in Lagos APC, made his position known during an interaction with journalists at the weekend.
The two terms lawmaker disclosed that his advice has become necessary as it would be extremely difficult for Obi to defeat Tinubu in any political platform in the next presidential election.
Idimogu said, “I strongly believe in this appeal to Obi, he should support Tinubu as both leaders are from the South.”
He said that Obi’s ambition would only divide Southern votes again and weaken the region’s chances in 2027. “This is the South’s turn. Let’s not allow another Southern candidate to disrupt the zoning and help Northern interests,” he emphasized.
The lawmaker compared the situation to Buhari’s eight-year presidency, where northerners united behind their candidate in spite of public dissatisfaction. He said “Tinubu deserves full support. He cannot undo Nigeria’s problems in two years. With unity, progress is possible,” he stated.
Idimogu made it clear that a united Southern backing for Tinubu would guarantee a fair outcome and preserve the region’s hold on power.
While acknowledging Obi’s right to run, Idimogu urged Igbo leaders to prioritise regional interest and back Tinubu’s second term.
He appealed to Northern politicians to also support Tinubu to complete a Southern presidency for equity and national stability.
According to him, constructive criticism and alternative solutions from the opposition are welcome, but unity must take precedence.
Idimogu who is the only Igbo politician to have served two tenures in Lagos State House of Assembly, said “Neither PDP nor ADC has a candidate strong enough to unseat Tinubu.”
