Igbo Agenda Dialogue chairman urges regional leaders to prevent escalating political violence ahead of polls.
Chief Chekwas Okorie, chairman of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue, issued a stern warning to South-East governors. He urged them to prevent the region from becoming a theatre of war ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The warning comes amid rising political tensions, attacks on opposition rallies, and outrageous billboard fees across Igboland, according to information published by The Sun Nigeria.
Okorie called on Imo State Governor and South-East Governors Forum chairman, Hope Uzodimma, to convene an emergency meeting. The goal is to address the deteriorating security situation before it escalates further.
Political Violence and 2027 Elections in Igboland
Okorie noted that a dangerous trend of seeking power through conquest rather than the ballot box is raging across Igboland. He recalled his open letter to President Bola Tinubu on March 12, 2026, warning about brewing anarchy.
The Igbo Agenda Dialogue leader criticized the Federal Government for failing to address inflammatory hate speech. He referenced an incident where an Islamic cleric in Kano claimed Muslims owned Nigeria and told opponents to leave.
Attacks on Opposition and Outrageous Billboard Fees
The deteriorating security is now enveloping the South-East region, where opposition members face severe challenges. Heavily armed thugs regularly attack political rallies for hours, leaving victims with injuries and deaths without arrests.
Furthermore, authorities imposed outrageous billboard fees running into hundreds of millions of naira for a single board. This policy made opposition displays scarce and triggered retaliatory destruction of ruling party materials.
Historical Context and Warnings to Governors
Okorie warned that the current South-East governors will be held accountable if the region becomes a war zone. This fear resonates strongly 56 years after the Nigerian civil war, whose scars remain unaddressed.
He specifically accused Governor Soludo of vendetta against Peter Obi and criticized the Senate for acting in haste regarding the SEDC probe. He maintained that state police without community policing will not work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who warned South-East governors about 2027?
Chief Chekwas Okorie, chairman of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue, warned South-East governors to prevent the zone from becoming a war theatre.
What did Chekwas Okorie say about the 2027 general elections?
He stated that Igbo votes for the 2027 elections can never be obtained by conquest and that Ndigbo must remain vigilant to defend their franchise.
Who is the chairman of the South-East Governors Forum?
Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State, serves as the chairman of the South-East Governors Forum.
What security issues are affecting the South-East?
The region faces violent attacks on opposition rallies by armed thugs, lack of arrests, and prohibitive billboard fees that threaten democratic stability.
