Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, says the governors of the five South-East states have agreed to support President Bola Tinubu’s bid for a second term in 2027, citing what they described as the administration’s commitment to the region’s development.
Uzodimma said the decision followed an assessment of projects and policies implemented by the Tinubu administration in the South-East, adding that the governors were convinced the region should continue working with the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking during a meeting with the Imo State Elders Council and traditional rulers in Owerri, the governor said visible federal projects across the South-East had influenced the governors’ position.
“We, the five governors of the South-East, have reviewed all options and decided that we will work with President Bola Tinubu because we want to be part of the Project Nigeria,” Uzodimma said.
He also disclosed that the governors were planning a joint visit to President Tinubu as part of efforts to deepen cooperation between the South-East and the Federal Government.
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According to Uzodimma, the decision was largely driven by what he described as the administration’s efforts to address long-standing developmental issues affecting the region.
He pointed to the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), noting that it fulfilled a demand the region had made for decades.
The governor said the commission represented a significant step towards addressing the developmental challenges of the South-East, adding that such interventions demonstrated the Federal Government’s willingness to respond to the region’s concerns.
Uzodimma maintained that the governors would continue to support policies and programmes they believe are in the best interest of the South-East and the country as a whole.