Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, says the five South-East governors have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing the Federal Government’s developmental projects in the region.
Speaking in Owerri during a meeting with traditional rulers and members of the Imo State Elders Council, Uzodimma said the decision was reached despite the governors belonging to different political parties.
“The South-East has decided. Our people judge governments by performance and not by political sentiments. The evidence is on the ground,” he said.
He disclosed that the governors would soon pay a joint courtesy visit to President Tinubu to strengthen collaboration with the Federal Government.
Uzodimma also cautioned politicians against using Igbo platforms to spread what he described as unfounded propaganda, saying, “The Igbos are too discerning and too results-driven to trade tangible infrastructure for political speeches. The South-East will stand with Tinubu’s administration that has favoured them.”
He said the decision was based on projects and policies such as the South East Development Commission (SEDC), rail and road infrastructure, increased state allocations, the student loan scheme, security initiatives and fiscal reforms.
On Imo politics, the governor urged support for the Charter of Equity, saying, “The Charter of Equity is real, and I need your mandate to implement it because that is what will bring lasting peace to Imo State.”
He insisted his successor must emerge in line with the charter, adding, “I will take the fight personally to protect the Charter of Equity. I will stop at nothing.”
