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IGBO ELDERS/VOICES WARN: "IF ATIKU AND TINUBU DON'T STEP DOWN FOR PETER OBI IN 2027, IT WILL DEEPEN IGBO-YORUBA AND IGBO-NORTHERN DISTRUST
Group Says 2027 Should Be South East Turn, Threatens Igbos Mass Return From South West Region And Northern Region To South East



Some Igbo socio-political voices and commentators have issued a strong warning ahead of 2027, saying that if President Bola Tinubu and former VP Atiku Abubakar refuse to step down for Peter Obi, it will worsen ethnic relations and push Ndigbo to withdraw socially and economically from other regions.

The statements, made in interviews and on social media over the weekend, center on the argument that "2027 is the turn of the South East" to produce Nigeria’s president based on zoning and equity.


Speakers argued that both Tinubu of the South West and Atiku of the North have had their "turns at the table" and should, in the interest of national unity, allow an Igbo candidate.

"If Atiku and Tinubu insist on running and Peter Obi loses, it will send a message that Ndigbo will never be allowed to lead," one elder said.
"That kind of exclusion breeds resentment, not just against parties, but against ethnic groups."

They named Peter Obi of the NDC Party as the candidate who should be supported in 2027.


The most controversial part of the statements was the call for a mass social and economic disengagement if the South East is denied again.

Some voices said:
1. Igbos in the North and South West may consider returning to the Eastern region.
2. They will also ask Northerners and Yorubas doing business in the East to "return to their regions."
3. "Ndigbo will have nothing to do with Northerners and Yorubas politically and socially" if 2027 does not go to the South East.

"We are tired of contributing to other regions while our own region is ignored at the top," another commentator said. "If there is no fairness in 2027, let everyone go to their region and develop it."


Political analysts warn that such statements, while reflecting frustration over zoning, risk inflaming ethnic tensions in a multi-ethnic country.

Leaders across the North, South West, and South East have in the past called for unity and condemned ethnic ultimatums. The Presidency, APC, PDP, and NDC Party have not officially responded to this specific call.

Constitutionally, any Nigerian from any zone can contest the presidency in 2027. INEC has fixed the next general election for January 2027.

Civil society groups are urging all sides to "debate 2027 on issues, not ethnicity" and to avoid language that suggests forced relocation of Nigerians, which is against the constitution.


The pressure is mounting early. For these Igbo voices, 2027 is about more than politics — it’s about "belonging." For others, it’s a reminder that Nigeria’s stability depends on managing expectations around power rotation without threats.

It did not start today. Is there anytime they don't hate other tribe ?

EponObi:
Even Kindergarten children don't run politics like this

Forever learners

Hunger and Joblessness is making you talk nonsense.

duro4chang:
It did not start today. Is there anytime they don't hate other tribe ?

Tribalism is making you talk nonsense about the igbos

21lucky:
Tribalism is making you talk nonsense about the igbos

The incumbent Yoruba president should step down for Gringory Obi because na una Igbo time to occupy Aso Rock abi .

You are not threatening them to support Prof Soludo or even Bianca, it is Peter Obi of all people you are making threats over.

Another Obidient post masquerading as Ndigbo opinion.

favor914:
The incumbent Yoruba president should step down for an Igbo man because na una time to occupy Aso Rock abi .

just observe that guy

He has created thread with 1nice, he has responded with 21lucky, next us to use his other account radicalwarrior to also argue

He has over 10 monikers but he believes it is others that are jobless

BATified2023:
just observe that guy

He has created thread with 1nice, he has responded with 21lucky, next us to use his other account radicalwarrior to also argue

He has over 10 monikers but he believes it is others that are jobless

It is beyond comprehension that a sitting Yoruba president, should step down for a nonentity from the South East .

A political nonentity (Gringory Obi) who has no support from any of the governors in the South East of Nigeria.

21lucky:
Tribalism is making you talk nonsense about the igbos

You had better stop your bigotry. It has not and will never help you. Can't you see the impact on your life?

duro4chang:
You had better stop your bigotry. It has not and will never help you. Can't you see the impact on your life?

Do not mistake me for your father

favor914:
The incumbent Yoruba president should step down for Gringory Obi because na una Igbo time to occupy Aso Rock abi .

it is a good decision to prevent second civil war in Nigeria come 2027

This one na Tinubu branch of forged 'Igbo group'..

Is the anything that Tinubu and his goons cannot counterfeit..

They stay in their bedrooms, forge one group and start releasing divisive statements.

Reminds of when Lai Mohammed formed fake IPOB groups like RENIPOB and TRIPOB on his laptop to counter IPOB..

Where that man dey sef? .

21lucky:
Do not mistake me for your father

You must be referring to your father and the one that gave birth to him not me

Tinubu version of fake Igbo group

Divide and rule tactics no longer work in this present day Nigeria so OP rest, our eyes don open.

aswani:
You are not threatening them to support Prof Soludo or even Bianca, it is Peter Obi of all people you are making threats over.

Another Obidient post masquerading as Ndigbo opinion.

igbos are ready for second civil war if igbos are denied nigeria presidency come 2027

21lucky:
igbos are ready for second civil war if igbos are denied nigeria presidency come 2027

You're not Igbo so shut up with your divide and rule tactics

You've failed

21lucky:
it is a good decision to prevent second civil war in Nigeria come 2027

In reality the earliest a true Igbo man from the S.E. may occupy Aso Rock as president of the Republic will be in 2039.

That is if them Wike, & Amaechi’s S.S. people in 2039 do not come & snatch it, & grab the Presidency from una, just like they are presently doing to you in ohanaeze worldwide today.

LagosOrigin:
You're not Igbo so shut up with your divide and rule tactics

You've failed

Shut up and stop talking nonsense.

Lazy youth

LagosOrigin:
Tinubu version of fake Igbo group

Divide and rule tactics no longer work in this present day Nigeria so OP rest, our eyes don open.

Shut up and stop talking nonsense.

Hypocrite

duro4chang:
You must be referring to your father and the one that gave birth to him not me

Do not mistake me for your father and the one that gave birth to him not me

BATified2023:
just observe that guy

He has created thread with 1nice, he has responded with 21lucky, next us to use his other account radicalwarrior to also argue

He has over 10 monikers but he believes it is others that are jobless

Joblessness is making you talk nonsense

favor914:
In reality the earliest a true Igbo man from the S.E. may occupy Aso Rock as president of the Republic will be in 2039.

That is if them Wike, & Amaechi’s S.S. people in 2039 do not come & snatch it, & grab the Presidency from una, just like they are presently doing to you in ohanaeze worldwide today.

Tribalism is making you talk without thinking and therefore talking nonsense.

If Peter Obi from south east region is prevented from been the president of Nigeria come 2027 then second civil war will also begin in south west region as political analysts are predicting.

21lucky:
Tribalism is making you talk without thinking and therefore talking nonsense.

If Peter Obi from south east region is prevented from been the president of Nigeria come 2027 then second civil war will also begin in south west region as political analysts are predicting.

Ok, it is obvious that u agree that Gringory Obi has no hope, & hence, u are just mocking people from the South East with delusion about rumors of war .

After the election, it will be cry for help from Trump & the EU to save u will be your calling.

favor914:
Ok, it is obvious that u agree that Gringory Obi has no hope, & hence, u are just mocking people from the South East with delusion about rumors of war .

After the election, it will be cry for help from Trump & the EU to save u will be your calling.

Go and brush your teeth, your mouth is smelling and the odour is irritating.

Joblessness is making you talk nonsense about igbos and Peter Obi.

Nobody forced you to come to their region, your people went there to survive. This is a dumb post, people will even be happy if you leave their region.

Mr 21lucky , honestly I feel your pains, the only place you can find your wishes granted is in your dreams.

Go back to 💤 sleep, you will see that Peter obi , will win the election in 2027, Tinubu and Atiku will step down in your dreams. ....at least you will be happy.

But ... please don't try to wake up, because when you do na Tinubu deal rule to real world in Nigeria o

Politics was never your cup of Tea.
You prefer Market Trading

Atiku and Tinubu will not step down for anyone