Five South-East governors back Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, says Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has said the five governors of the South-East have resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing what he described as the administration’s commitment to the development of the region through major infrastructure and economic projects.
Uzodimma, who is Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, made the disclosure during a meeting with the Imo State Elders Council and traditional rulers in Owerri. He said the governors reviewed the performance of the Tinubu administration and unanimously agreed to continue identifying with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda because of what he described as tangible development across the region.
“We, the five governors of the South-East, have reviewed all options and decided that we will work with President Bola Tinubu because we want to be part of Project Nigeria. The South-East has decided. Our people judge governments by performance and not by political sentiments. The evidence is on the ground,” Uzodimma said.
The governor said the South-East Governors’ Forum would soon pay a joint courtesy visit to President Tinubu to strengthen its partnership with the Federal Government.
He credited the administration with establishing the South East Development Commission (SEDC), rehabilitating the Port Harcourt-Aba rail line, approving the $3 billion reconstruction of the Eastern Rail Corridor, and executing major road projects, including the Second Niger Bridge access roads and other strategic highways linking states in the region.
Uzodimma also said the South-East had benefited from national policies such as increased allocations to states, the student loan programme, improved security efforts and fiscal reforms aimed at reducing the cost of doing business.
On state matters, the governor urged the Imo State Elders Council and traditional rulers to support the implementation of the Charter of Equity, describing it as the foundation for lasting peace, justice and political stability in the state.
He maintained that his successor must emerge in line with the Charter of Equity and possess the integrity and commitment to sustain the achievements of his administration, warning that he would resist any attempt to undermine the law for political interests.
