At its inaugural meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, the Igbo Agenda Dialogue, convened by Chief Chekwas Okorie, declared that future support from the region must be tied to a Memorandum of Understanding that clearly guarantees political and economic concessions to the Igbo. Among those present were Prof. Vitalis Ajumbe, former Imo State Commissioner for Information and Tourism; Ikechukwu Eze, spokesman to former President Goodluck Jonathan; and other political, professional, and community leaders.
In contrast, APGA’s National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, said the party would not present a presidential candidate in 2027, insisting this was in keeping with its long-standing practice and a demonstration of “total support” for President Tinubu.
Although INEC registers APGA as a national party, its strongest base of influence remains Anambra State, a heartland of Igbo politics.
The contrasting positions highlight growing disagreements within the region as leaders weigh their options for 2027.
