Ohanaeze Ndigbo community in Lagos State has expressed optimism about President Bola Tinubu’s chances of securing a second term in office ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chief Sunday Udeh, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, made the declaration during a reconciliation parley convened by Dr Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (popularly known as Jandor), Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement.
The meeting, held in Lagos, focused on fostering harmony between Yoruba and Igbo residents following recent demolitions in the state.
Speaking with the newsmen, Udeh urged both ethnic groups to continue living in peace and mutual respect, warning against sentiments capable of creating divisions.
He described President Tinubu as an experienced leader who understands governance and deserves another term in 2027.
“We are not in doubt of his victory in 2027. We know our party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, will win again,” Udeh said.
The Ohanaeze leader called on the Lagos State Government to continue engaging with the Igbo community and other ethnic groups to ensure inclusiveness and unity.
He noted that relations between Igbos and the Lagos government had become strained after the 2023 elections but assured that renewed dialogue and collaboration would help strengthen mutual trust.
“2027 is close. We know our party will take it. I am a member and will work for the party,” Udeh added.
Also speaking, Deacon Charles Obih, National President of the Market Leaders Association of Nigeria, TMLAN, pledged the support of the Igbo business community for President Tinubu’s re-election bid.
“We will mobilize our members to ensure President Tinubu’s re-election is smooth and successful by the grace of God,” Obih stated.
He praised the President’s leadership, describing him as a capable and pragmatic leader who inherited difficult national challenges but has continued to address them with determination.
“To be frank, if God had not brought a man like him, we don’t know where this country would be today,” Obih said.
In his remarks, Dr Okey Anorue, Eze Ndigbo of Igbogbo/Bayeku and Babaloja of Tejuosho Market, called for unity and understanding between the Igbo and Yoruba communities.
He emphasized that both groups must strengthen their bond ahead of the 2027 elections to prevent political actors from exploiting ethnic sentiments.
“We need a peaceful environment. The Yoruba are our hosts, and we must respect their culture. When in Rome, behave like the Romans,” he said.
Anorue urged Igbos in Lagos to reject any attempts by politicians to incite conflict, stressing that mutual respect and cooperation were key to the state’s continued development.
