Joe Igbokwe, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has issued a strong warning regarding the continued neglect of Nigeria’s South-East region.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, Igbokwe expressed deep concern over what he described as persistent marginalization of the South-East, warning that the repercussions could be significant if the trend continues.
His comments come in the wake of growing public criticism surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointments, which some have labeled as unbalanced and exclusionary.
Recently, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, also criticized the administration for its alleged lopsided appointments, suggesting they could backfire politically. The presidency, however, has maintained that all appointments under President Tinubu have been based solely on merit.
Reacting to the issue, Igbokwe stated:
“If Nigeria continues to treat the South-East as if the zone does not exist or does not matter, the consequences will be huge. The civil war has ended, but the scars are still there. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Neglect of the South-East is bad.”