Why It’s Time for an Igbo Presidency in Nigeria
Nigeria’s democracy is healthiest when every region feels included. Since 1999, leaders have come from the South-West, South-South and North-West, but the South-East has never produced a democratically elected president in the Fourth Republic. This call for an Igbo presidency is not merely ethnic bargaining. It’s about fairness, unity and true federal character. The South-East has shown resilience, innovation and economic leadership. Igbo entrepreneurs, technocrats and academics have built businesses, created jobs and contributed significantly to national development. Too often, Nigeria’s politics has been driven by tribalism and nepotism—dividing citizens and slowing progress on security, jobs, poverty and infrastructure. When merit and vision guide our choices, rather than region or religion, we build stronger institutions and deeper national trust. Giving an Igbo candidate a fair shot sends a clear message: in Nigeria, leadership is earned. Evaluating all contenders by competence, character and ideas rather than ethnic bias will help unite the country and set us on a path to lasting prosperity.
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