Eugene Ogu warns Igbo people to reject Tinubu’s 2027 endorsement, linking support for APC to the unresolved release of Nnamdi Kanu
Eugene Ogu, former Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, has condemned the recent endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027 by some South-East political leaders.
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Speaking on Monday, Ogu described support for the ruling All Progressives Congress without the release of pro-Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu as “a curse on the Igbo people.”
The cleric’s comments followed the Katsina State government’s recent decision to release 70 convicted bandits as part of peace-building efforts, a move that has drawn criticism nationwide.
Ogu accused South-East political leaders of failing to prioritise the welfare of their constituents, particularly in advocating for Kanu’s release.
He appealed to Igbo communities both at home and abroad to disassociate from the endorsement, describing it as “embarrassing” and orchestrated by what he called “sellout politicians.”
“I am calling on all Igbo associations, professionals, men, women, traders, students, youths and transporters, at home and abroad, to vehemently disassociate themselves from that endorsement of Tinubu for a second term,” Ogu said.
The cleric’s remarks underscore ongoing political tensions in the South-East as discussions over 2027 elections intensify.
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Observers note that the debate reflects broader questions about regional representation, political allegiance, and advocacy for detained leaders.
