A prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has issued a strong caution over what he describes as the ongoing marginalization of the South-East region in Nigeria.
Igbokwe made his remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday, emphasizing the potential fallout if the region continues to be sidelined.
His reaction follows mounting debates surrounding federal appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. Critics have raised concerns over perceived imbalance in the distribution of positions.
Notably, Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, recently criticized the administration for what he called skewed appointments, warning that such actions “could boomerang.”
The presidency, however, has maintained that appointments in President Tinubu’s government are strictly “based on merit.”
Responding to the broader conversation, Igbokwe stated, “If Nigeria continues to treat the South-east as if the zone does not exist or does not matter, the consequences will be huge. The civil war has ended, but the scars are still there. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Neglect of SE is bad.”
