Abuja: A federal lawmaker, Rep. Eugene Dibiagwu (APC-Imo), has asserted that the South-East region will extend substantial support to President Bola Tinubu in his bid for a second term in 2027. Dibiagwu, representing the Ohaji-Egbema/Oguta/Oru West Federal Constituency, made this declaration during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dibiagwu emphasized that Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms have secured his position for another term. “The South-East people will like to give him the opportunity to continue with the economic policies already in place. Mr President has done very well, creditably well, to deserve a second term,” he said.
Dibiagwu highlighted the positive impact of the reforms initiated by the Tinubu-led administration. He noted Tinubu’s decisive action in removing the fuel subsidy, a move that has contributed to development across various states due to increased funds. “The dollar is coming down every day. As we speak, the Naira is stabilising against the dollar and there are many other policies the president is pursuing to bring about changes in the country,” he stated.
While acknowledging the current hardships faced by the country, Dibiagwu expressed optimism that the economic reforms would soon provide widespread relief. “Many people are hungry, but once these policies stabilise, people will no longer complain of hunger,” he said.
The lawmaker pointed out the significant presence of the APC in the South-East, with three out of five states under its control, and noted the support for the Tinubu-led federal government in Anambra. He predicted a bright future for APC in the 2027 elections, influenced by the political climate and efforts of Gov. Hope Uzodimma.
Responding to concerns about APC’s performance in the 2023 elections in the South-East, Dibiagwu rejected claims of poor performance. He attributed the voting patterns to the influence of the ‘Obedient Movement’ and the candidacy of Peter Obi from the Labour Party, who hails from the zone. “In the South-East, Labour Party took first position because Peter Obi is from there and people rallied round him. It does not mean that APC performed abysmally,” he said.
Dibiagwu expressed confidence that the 2027 election would differ, crediting Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, for strengthening the party’s presence in the zone. He assured that “2027 will be a different ballgame. Gov. Uzodimma has raised the bar for APC in the South-East and things will be better this time.”
The lawmaker noted the party’s expanded presence in the region, citing Enugu State’s alignment with APC, and the collaboration of Anambra’s APGA Governor Soludo with the Tinubu administration. He expressed optimism about the support from Abia’s governor, reinforcing faith in Tinubu’s potential return to office to complete his ongoing efforts.