APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, has warned that Nigeria could face serious consequences if the South-East region continues to be overlooked in national affairs.
Igbokwe, in a statement on Sunday, issued the warning amid ongoing backlash over perceived imbalances in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointments.
His remarks align with those of Senator Ali Ndume, who recently cautioned that the administration’s lopsided appointments might eventually backfire.
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Since Tinubu assumed office, critics have repeatedly accused him of favoring the South-West and Northern regions in distributing top government roles. The presidency, however, has defended its approach, insisting that appointments are based solely on merit.
Reacting to the controversy, Igbokwe stressed the long-standing grievances in the South-East and warned against further marginalization.
“If Nigeria continues to treat the South-east as if the zone does not exist or does not matter, the consequences will be huge. The civil war has ended, but the scars are still there. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Neglect of SE is bad,” Igbokwe stated.
