Former South-East governors endorse Tinubu for re-election after a meeting in Enugu, citing infrastructure development, appointments and regional collaboration ahead of the next election cycle.
Former South-East governors have endorsed Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office following a meeting held Tuesday in Enugu.
The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of deliberations by the newly formed South-East Forum of Former Governors.
Among those present at the meeting were Sullivan Chime, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Chris Ngige, Okezie Ikpeazu and Martin Elechi.
Reading the communiqué, Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State governor, Dave Umahi, said the forum was formally established on April 7, 2026, to support serving South-East governors and provide advisory input on regional and national issues.
Umahi explained that several former governors, including Ikedi Ohakim, Orji Uzor Kalu, Chimaroke Nnamani, Theodore Orji and Virginia Etiaba, were absent due to prior engagements, including medical trips and other commitments.
He, however, expressed optimism that more than 90 percent of former governors from the region would attend subsequent meetings scheduled in the coming weeks.
According to the communiqué, the forum is open to all former governors of the South-East, regardless of political affiliation, and is aimed at fostering unity while strengthening support for incumbent governors in the zone.
“We commend Mr President for key appointments given to sons and daughters of the South-East, as well as the infrastructure revolution ongoing in the region and across the country,” Umahi said.
The communiqué further stated that the forum supports the re-election bid of President Tinubu, noting that all serving South-East governors are aligned with the position.
“We boldly say that all the governors of the South-East are supporting Mr President’s re-election, and we will continue to give them our full support,” he added.
The group commended current South-East governors for their efforts in infrastructure development, security and empowerment, and also praised President Tinubu for what it described as inclusive appointments and ongoing infrastructure projects in the region.
Umahi also revealed plans for the forum to engage directly with current governors in the region to strengthen collaboration and promote awareness of government initiatives.
On the absence of Peter Obi from the meeting, Umahi clarified that not all former governors were present, reiterating that broader participation is expected at the next gathering.
The communiqué stressed that the forum would not replace the South-East Governors’ Forum but would collaborate with it to identify areas of support.
The meeting marks a significant political development in the South-East as stakeholders begin positioning ahead of the next general election cycle.
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