Zack Orji defends Tinubu's inclusivity, SEDC appointment
Nollywood actor Zack Orji, former AGN president, remains a vocal supporter of President Tinubu. Months before the 2023 elections, Orji declared his backing for APC's Tinubu, leading to his appointment to the APC Presidential Campaign Council. In 2025, amid administration disaffection, Orji urged Nigerians to be patient, highlighting Tinubu's establishment of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC) with N150 billion funding as a historic move post-civil war. Orji cited Tinubu's inclusivity as key to his support, noting the president appointed Igbo people to his Lagos and Borno cabinets. He also praised Tinubu's record of elevating people from various ethnic backgrounds. Speaking on democracy, Orji acknowledged its flaws but affirmed its value in allowing diverse representation. Orji's stance reflects broader Igbo support for Tinubu despite regional challenges.