Ex-South-East governors back Tinubu, form development forum
Former governors from Nigeria's South-East region formally launched the Forum of South-East Former Governors on April 7, 2026, declaring unanimous support for President Bola Tinubu's 2027 re-election. They cited his administration's infrastructure development and key appointments from the region as primary reasons.
The forum, inaugurated in a meeting where six ex-governors attended—including David Umahi (Ebonyi), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), and Chris Ngige (Anambra)—positions itself as a non-partisan advisory body for serving governors. According to a communiqué read by Umahi, the group aims to support current governors on zonal issues and federal engagement.
The former governors commended both Tinubu and incumbent South-East governors for "remarkable strides" in infrastructure, security, and empowerment. They described Tinubu's impact as an "infrastructure revolution" and thanked him for federal support that boosted state achievements. The forum emphasized that all South-East governors are united behind Tinubu's re-election, calling it a "strategic and forward-looking decision."
Next steps include direct engagement with serving governors and citizen enlightenment on government efforts. With over 90% participation expected, the forum signals consolidated political influence in the region ahead of 2027.
Does this unified endorsement reflect tangible development outcomes or calculated political positioning for the next election cycle? How might this alliance shape regional priorities and your vote in 2027?