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Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has cautioned the Igbo against making political choices that could undermine the South-East’s interests in the 2027 general elections, urging the region to consider strategic alliances when deciding which presidential candidate to support.
Okorocha gave the advice during an interview with Arise News, arguing that the South-East should assess its political options based on what would benefit the region rather than relying solely on personal loyalty or regional sentiment.
“Why should Igbos gamble the four years?” he asked.
The former governor said the region needed to adopt a more strategic approach to the election by exploring possible alliances with other political groups.
“We must do politics of strategic alliance,” he said.
Although Okorocha expressed support for Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, he said his personal affection for him should not prevent the South-East from considering other political options.
“I love him more than you can think,” he said.
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He also offered his assessment of the North’s possible position in the election, suggesting that some voters in the region might favour President Bola Tinubu because a second term would be his final four years in office.
“The North would tell you they prefer a Tinubu of four years, who has just four years left to finish so he can go back to them,” Okorocha said.
He argued that bringing different political interests together could help the South-East attract wider support and secure a substantial number of votes in the election.
“It’s better to bring them together, just to make sure we show up a very massive vote for the South-East,” he said.
Okorocha urged political leaders and voters in the region to remain open-minded and educate the electorate about the possible consequences of their political decisions.
“We have to be open-minded and teach our people,” he said.
He maintained that the South-East needed to approach the 2027 elections with a clear understanding of its political interests and the importance of building alliances beyond the region.
