A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, has raised concerns over the perceived marginalisation of the South-East zone in national affairs, warning that continued neglect of the region could have serious consequences for Nigeria.
Igbokwe made the remarks in a statement posted on his official Facebook account on Saturday.
“If Nigeria continues to treat the South-East as if the zone does not exist or does not matter, the consequences will be huge,” Igbokwe stated.
His comments came amid ongoing debates over appointments made under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Critics have accused the government of favouring certain regions over others.
A recent criticism came from Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South. Ndume warned that lopsided appointments by the current administration could have negative implications.
Responding to the growing concerns, the Presidency has defended its approach, stating that appointments under Tinubu are based on merit.
However, Igbokwe insisted that the issue runs deeper, referencing historical grievances.
“The civil war has ended, but the scars are still there. “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Neglect of SE is bad,” he added.
