We told the Igbos to join the APC in 2015 but they refused - Emmanuel Ugwuanyi

Activist and UK based APC stalwart, Mr. Emmanuel Ugwuanyi said the South East people shot themselves on the foot by refusing to join APC in 2015, insisting that it will be difficult to seize the presidential ticket of the party from the North Central in 2023.

Speaking with our correspondent from his London base, Mr Ugwuanyi said the South East allowed itself to be left behind in the national politics of Nigeria.

"When we told them to support APC in 2015, they insulted us and called us names that we are Fulanis in Igboland. They said APC is a Fulani party.

"So why are they now embracing the same party they called us names for supporting? What has changed since then?

"If the 2023 becomes a straight fight between the North Central and the South East, the North Central will take it because the party has always won the North Central. I am a fan of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He fought to enthrone democracy and he has breeded many great leaders like Fashola and Osinbajo.

"But if you ask me, I will say he is already in the bracket that should be advising future Presidents, going by his age. We need young minds to drive this nation.

"The South West was President for 8 years. They shouldn't be talking about it again".

He said the 2023 Presidential election will herald a new dawn for the nation as young people are beginning to ask questions.

"The Endsars energy should be redirected into the 2023 general election. The youth must make a decision to take over the Presidency and the National Assembly.

"What the nation needs now is sophisticated, brave and dynamic leadership. President Muhammadu Buhari has done well. He needs a young man to drive the nation's dream from 2023", he said.

One thing l have discovered about life is this; when a thing doesn't favour you, you thing the other choice would have been better.

It's natural feeling. Had PDP won then, you wouldn't have made his statement. Had GEJ won, Buhari would have been the un-welcomed savour but today GEJ is the unappreciated leader.

Igbos may have been wrong in having all the eggs in one basket. However ogbonnaya Onu and Rochas lend APC a hand.

No big deal about that. SE have higher stake in Pdp they should demand for the presidency in Pdp.

You can't work all your life at Shell and be expecting to receive pension from Chevron

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helinues:
No big deal about that. SE have higher stake in Pdp they should demand for the presidency in Pdp.

You can't work all your life at Shell and be expecting to receive pension from Chevron

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The ones wey join how far?

The igbos could have joined hands together to support the progressive APC then but due to their lackadaisical attitude but now they are complaining bitterly

But there are Igbos in APC. If everybody joins APC we risk running a one party system. Strong opposition is needed which PDP unfortunately is not living upto expectations.

On 2023 politics , my advice to APC in the South if they really want to win. Focus on Osinbajo. Tinubu, Amaechi are great men but the winning candidate is Professor Osinbajo and whoever he picks in the North to run with him. He's demonstrated to be competent as an Ac-President.........somwbisy tweeted this yesterday and I totally agreed to it....In side out

They would rather remain slave to PDP and ass licking Atiku rather than joining APC yet they are waiting for miraculous zoning by APC in their favor

What a pathetic

Now, it’s too late

IduNaOba:
The ones wey join how far?

Exactly. The ones that said that APC is the best, are they any better off?

Ngige,rochas,ogbonnaya onu and kalu are not Igbos. APC don't have any excuse. Equity must prevail.

Never too late they should start making plans for 2027

okefranci:
The igbos could have joined hands together to support the progressive APC then but due to their lackadaisical attitude but now they are complaining bitterly

How the hell is APC a progressive party.