The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has vowed to support President Bola Tinubu until 2031.
The organisation declared its support in a statement issued over the weekend by Ohanaeze’s factional Deputy President-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and National Spokesperson, Chinenyeze Ohia.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo called for the completion of all significant projects in the South-East zone ahead of 2027 elections.
The group hailed Tinubu for his decision to appoint David Umahi to serve as Minister of Works, noting that this marks the first instance in 74 years, since 1951, that an Igbo individual has held the vital position.
Ohanaeze said that for the temporary opening of the Lagos-Calabar coastal Highway, Umahi has distinguished himself.
The organisation said, “Without hesitation, we, the Ndigbo, declare forthrightly: for the first time since 2015, we are witnessing a political landscape where all five Southeast Governors, all five Igbo Ministers, and the entire Southeast region stand unwaveringly loyal to President Tinubu’s re-election campaign for 2027.
“In recognition of the recent temporary opening of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on the 12th of December 2025, Ohanaeze Ndigbo acknowledges this remarkable achievement.
“It is a significant milestone that enhances festive season travel and provides much-needed relief to millions of Nigerians, particularly commuters in Lagos.
“The year 2025 has been characterised by an unprecedented transparency in governance, exemplified by the Federal Government’s proactive engagement of the nation’s anti-graft agencies, the EFCC and the ICPC.
“Their audits of financial transactions and contractor performances have paved the way for timely payments and enforced accountability, thereby reinforcing adherence to contractual agreements between the Federal Government and both domestic and foreign contractors.”
Ohanaeze Ndigbo urged the Federal Government to create opportunities in 2026 for local Nigerian contractors to compete on an equitable basis with foreign counterparts.
“As we reflect on the substantial infrastructural investment of 1.5 trillion Naira, directed toward road projects in the Southeast region, we commend President Tinubu for his unparalleled benevolence,” it further stated.
