Ifeanyi C. Ejiofor, Esq. (KSC), a distinguished lawyer and prominent human rights advocate, recently spoke with The Sun about various governance challenges facing Nigeria, focusing on the impact on the Igbo people and the security situation in his home state, Anambra.
During the interview, Ejiofor addressed the topic of the 2027 general elections, specifically responding to remarks made by Dr. Reuben Abati. Abati had suggested on national television that the Northern region of Nigeria would likely oppose Peter Obi’s proposal for a one-term presidency due to deep-seated mistrust rooted in the Civil War era.
Ejiofor concurred with this perspective, stating that Abati’s comment accurately reflects the enduring political realities shaped by the unresolved consequences of Nigeria’s civil conflict.
Although the war formally ended in 1970, Ejiofor explained, its aftereffects continue to influence Nigeria’s political, economic, and social structures decades later. He pointed out that the legacy of exclusion remains deeply embedded, particularly affecting the Igbo ethnic group.
Ejiofor highlighted how the current political framework appears to be structurally biased against the South-East, with key national leadership roles often inaccessible to people from that region. This ongoing marginalization fosters a sense of alienation among the Igbo population.
Experts have long noted that Nigeria’s presidency has traditionally rotated between the North and South-West regions, effectively sidelining the South-East and diminishing the prospects for an Igbo presidency. Reflecting on this reality, Ejiofor remarked that it would be easier for “an elephant to pass through the eye of a needle than for an Igbo to become president under the present political structure.”
He emphasized that this difficult truth may be uncomfortable for some but remains the stark reality of Nigerian politics.
Ejiofor’s comments bring to light the enduring ethnic and regional divisions within Nigeria’s political landscape, underscoring the urgent need for more inclusive governance and reconciliation to heal long-standing wounds.
Ifeanyi C. Ejiofor, Esq. (KSC), a distinguished lawyer and prominent human rights advocate, recently spoke with The Sun about various governance challenges facing Nigeria, focusing on the impact on the Igbo people and the security situation in his home state, Anambra.
During the interview, Ejiofor addressed the topic of the 2027 general elections, specifically responding to remarks made by Dr. Reuben Abati. Abati had suggested on national television that the Northern region of Nigeria would likely oppose Peter Obi’s proposal for a one-term presidency due to deep-seated mistrust rooted in the Civil War era.
Ejiofor concurred with this perspective, stating that Abati’s comment accurately reflects the enduring political realities shaped by the unresolved consequences of Nigeria’s civil conflict.
Although the war formally ended in 1970, Ejiofor explained, its aftereffects continue to influence Nigeria’s political, economic, and social structures decades later. He pointed out that the legacy of exclusion remains deeply embedded, particularly affecting the Igbo ethnic group.
Ejiofor highlighted how the current political framework appears to be structurally biased against the South-East, with key national leadership roles often inaccessible to people from that region. This ongoing marginalization fosters a sense of alienation among the Igbo population.
Experts have long noted that Nigeria’s presidency has traditionally rotated between the North and South-West regions, effectively sidelining the South-East and diminishing the prospects for an Igbo presidency. Reflecting on this reality, Ejiofor remarked that it would be easier for “an elephant to pass through the eye of a needle than for an Igbo to become president under the present political structure.”
He emphasized that this difficult truth may be uncomfortable for some but remains the stark reality of Nigerian politics.
Ejiofor’s comments bring to light the enduring ethnic and regional divisions within Nigeria’s political landscape, underscoring the urgent need for more inclusive governance and reconciliation to heal long-standing wounds.
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