President Bola Tinubu's Promise Fulfilled in Southeast Dev. Commission, Says Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu
Tinubu's Recall of Pledged Support to the Igbos Post-War Distinguishes Him Among All Previous Presidents - Kalu's Assessment
In a bold declaration, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has vowed that President Tinubu can expect a whopping 70 to 80% of votes from Igboland in the 2027 election. He made this announcement in Ntalakwu, Abia State, at a grand reception hosted by the Atuma Grace Movement.
Kalu hailed Tinubu for being the first president to take action on a 50-year-old pledge made to the Igbo people following the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). That commitment, initially made by the Yakubu Gowon regime, was aimed at rehabilitation, reconstruction, and reconciliation for the Southeast region.
The Deputy Speaker lauded Tinubu for not only acknowledging this long-standing issue but also taking concrete steps to address it. His actions culminated in the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), a move that, according to Kalu, has not been undertaken by any previous administration.
Seemingly thrilled by Tinubu's commitment, Kalu emphasized that the President has taken on issues that other administrations had left unattended for decades. The SEDC has been tasked with overseeing infrastructure development, economic revitalization, and social programs in the Southeast. Moreover, the commission has reportedly been allocated resources to tackle persistent issues such as road networks, security challenges, and economic disparities.
Kalu’s statement is a testament to the political importance of addressing long-standing regional grievances. It also signals that Igboland is willing to support Tinubu’s administration for taking such significant steps. The Deputy Speaker's statement echoes the belief that Tinubu is the first president to actively pursue post-war reconciliation in the Southeast region.
As the 2027 election approaches, it remains to be seen if Tinubu will continue this momentum and what other promises would be kept. Nonetheless, the SEDC's creation and funding, as well as the President's dedication to addressing 50-year-old unmet pledges, are crucial steps in rebuilding trust and fostering unity among the diverse regions of Nigeria.
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- In Ntalakwu, Abia State, Benjamin Kalu expressed confidence that President Tinubu will receive a majority of votes from Igboland in the 2027 election.
- The Atuma Grace Movement hosted a grand reception where Kalu made this announcement.
- Kalu commended President Tinubu for fulfilling a five-decade-old promise to the Igbo people.
- The Yakubu Gowon regime initially made the commitment following the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970).
- The purpose of the promise was to focus on rehabilitation, reconstruction, and reconciliation for the Southeast region.
- Kalu recognized Tinubu for acknowledging this long-standing issue and taking concrete steps to address it.
- These steps resulted in the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC).
- No previous administration had previously undertaken the creation of SEDC, according to Kalu.
- The SEDC has been tasked with overseeing infrastructure development, economic revitalization, and social programs in the Southeast.
- The commission has reportedly been allocated resources to address persistent issues such as road networks, security challenges, and economic disparities.
- Kalu's statement underscores the political importance of addressing long-standing regional grievances.
- His statement suggests that Igboland is willing to support Tinubu's administration for taking significant steps.
- Kalu's statement reinforces the belief that Tinubu is the first president to actively pursue post-war reconciliation in the Southeast region.
- As the 2027 election approaches, it remains to be seen if Tinubu will continue this momentum and what other promises will be kept.
- The creation and funding of the SEDC, as well as Tinubu's commitment to addressing unmet pledges, are essential steps in rebuilding trust and fostering unity among the diverse regions of Nigeria.
- The Nigerian general news and political discourse have been discussing the SEDC's impact on the 2027 elections.
- There have been debates on whether the SEDC can prove to be a game-changer for Igbo politicians, as suggested by columnist Chinedu.
- Analysts have also analyzed the implications of the SEDC for the Southeast's moment of truth, as described by Okafor.
- Regarding Tinubu's efforts, Agwu said that they could impact the 2027 election by potentially bridging the Igbo divide.
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