Igbo apex group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to forget his second tenure if he failed to address the economic hardships facing the country.
The group gave the condition in a statement in Abakaliki, in which the National Deputy President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, noted that Nigerians were enduring overwhelming suffering.
According to the group, if the citizens’ grievances remained unaddressed, a revolt against the Tinubu administration through the ballot box would happen in 2027.
He warned that if the Federal Government continues to dismiss the alarming warnings concerning extreme poverty, pervasive hardships, and escalating insecurity, the consequences will be dire.
Isiguzoro stated that the President must confront the harsh truths surrounding worsening insecurity, relentless hunger, and extreme poverty—issues that have now reached intolerable levels, pointing out that there is enough time to turn things around.
The statement reads, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the preeminent Igbo sociocultural organisation, feels a profound obligation to deliver an imperative message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as All Progressives Congress (APC) is precariously positioned as it approaches the 2027 elections.
“Mr. President, it is critical to acknowledge that Nigerians are enduring overwhelming suffering. If their grievances remain unaddressed, a revolt against your administration through the ballot box is not merely a possibility; it is an impending reality.
“The devastating effects of hunger, insecurity, and poverty have reached a point where they will impede the ability of all 36 state governors to secure your reelection, and many of these governors are offering nothing but false promises, leading you to believe they can deliver their states to the APC while existing in a perilous ‘fool’s paradise’.
“It is essential to recognise that some of the more astute northern governors may engage in duplicitous tactics that could undermine your political future.
“To regain the trust of the Nigerian people, Mr. President, urgent action is required to address the intertwined challenges of hunger, poverty, and insecurity directly. Failure to do so will leave your political ambitions for 2027 at great risk.
“The citizens are justifiably agitated, grappling with skyrocketing living costs, inflated food prices, exorbitant electricity tariffs, and inadequate access to essential healthcare and housing, and these issues represent formidable barriers to any campaign intended to secure your second term.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo warns that northern governors may ultimately disappoint your expectations during the 2027 elections, siding instead with their constituents who feel alienated from your administration’s policies.
“Southern governors will likely remain divided, attempting to navigate their political survival at the expense of their support for your agenda. This division will complicate the efforts required to secure your backing in their respective states.
“Consequently, we implore you to take decisive steps: reduce electricity tariffs, reevaluate your economic advisory teams, cut wasteful expenditures, and invest substantially in agriculture and infrastructure.
“We encourage you to look to successful young leaders like Captain Toure of Burkina Faso, who empower their agricultural sectors with essential resources and incentives for sustainable food production and security.
“In conclusion, the current status quo is unsustainable. Without urgent and effective measures to address these pressing issues, the potential for significant political upheaval will loom large.”
