As political alignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, prominent South-East leaders have thrown their weight behind the Coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
Operating under the banner of the South-East Renaissance Group (SRG), the leaders pledged full support for the opposition coalition and committed to a broad mobilization effort across the region.
The endorsement followed a high-level meeting held in Awka, Anambra State, chaired by former Minister of Power, Professor Chinedu Nebo.
Delegates from all five states in the South-East participated in the discussions.
A communiqué issued at the end of the meeting and jointly signed by Prof. Nebo as Chairman and Prof. James Okoroma as Secretary, outlined the group’s concerns over the continued marginalization of the Igbo people in national governance.
It emphasized the urgent need for the region to align with other opposition groups to secure a democratic shift in 2027.
Speaking during the meeting, Prof. Nebo noted that the challenges facing the South-East went beyond political exclusion.
“The problems of the Igbos are beyond mere political pursuits and struggle for power,” he said, stressing the need for meaningful inclusion in national development.
He further called for deliberate efforts to ensure the region gains equitable access to economic opportunities, national appointments, and resource allocation.
Also speaking at the event, Chief Ralphs Okey Nwosu, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), underscored the strategic value of the Coalition.
“The Coalition of Political Parties is the most effective means to change the current leadership in the country,” he said.
Chief Nwosu urged the South-East to fully participate in the alliance, emphasizing the importance of building an inclusive and representative political structure with other Nigerians.
The group resolved to evolve into a non-partisan platform focused on promoting the political and economic interests of the South-East within a united Nigerian federation.
The SRG’s declaration adds momentum to ongoing opposition strategies as the country prepares for what may be a pivotal election cycle in 2027.
