In a recent statement via his official X account, legal practitioner and public affairs commentator, Aloy Ejimakor, has raised concerns over the growing conversations about the possibility of an Igbo presidency ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to reflect deeply on the broader implications.
”Assuming an Igbo becomes the next President in 2027, would the Southwest and its ardent allies be happy that it’s an Igbo (or the Igbo) that denied President Tinubu a second term? Wouldn’t that trigger another round of ethnic-baiting, reminiscent of 1966 when Ndigbo were collectively branded co-conspirators in the first coup, which directly triggered the deadly chain reactions that forced Ndigbo to take a stand to defend themselves?” he wrote.
In his post, Ejimakor explained that while many people are passionately supporting the idea of an Igbo president, winning the presidency alone may not be enough to solve the deep-rooted structural and political challenges affecting the Igbo people and other disadvantaged groups in Nigeria.
He stressed that long-standing issues within the system cannot be resolved by leadership change alone without addressing the underlying institutional problems.
He pointed out that an Igbo president could face resistance and suspicion from different parts of the country, especially in a politically sensitive environment and suggested that such a development might trigger ethnic tensions, recalling historical divisions that have shaped Nigeria’s political landscape over the years.
Ejimakor raised questions about how other regions, particularly the South-West, might react if an Igbo candidate emerges victorious after denying a second term opportunity to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to him, such a scenario could reignite ethnic-based political rivalries.
He further expressed concern about security challenges, especially in Northern Nigeria, noting that an Igbo president might struggle to tackle insurgency issues like those linked to Boko Haram without facing accusations of bias or retaliation and warned that political opposition and mistrust could make governance more difficult….See More
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