2027: South-East ex-govs back Tinubu, launch forum to drive regional development 

Ahead of the 2027 general election, former governors from South-East region have expressed strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

They hinged their decision on the Tinubu administration’s infrastructural development efforts across the zone.

DAILY POST reports that the former governors took the stand on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following the formal inauguration of the Forum of South-East Former Governors, a body established to support and advise serving governors in the region on critical zonal and national issues.

According to a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting and read by former governor of Ebonyi State and Minister of works, Engr. David Umahi, the forum is designed as a non-partisan platform open to all former governors of South-East states, regardless of political affiliation.

Members noted that while several former governors were unable to attend the inaugural meeting due to medical engagements and other commitments, they expressed confidence that over 90 percent participation would be achieved in subsequent gatherings.

The forum commended the current South-East governors for what it described as “remarkable strides” in infrastructure development, security, and empowerment initiatives across the region.

In particular, the former governors praised President Tinubu for what they termed an “infrastructure revolution” in the South-East, as well as for appointing several individuals from the region to key positions in his administration.

They also acknowledged the Federal Government’s support to state governments nationwide, noting that such assistance has significantly contributed to the achievements recorded by governors in the South-East.

The forum further declared that governors in the region are united in their support for President Tinubu’s re-election, describing the move as a “strategic and forward-looking decision.”

As part of its next steps, the body announced plans to engage directly with serving governors in the South-East, including a scheduled courtesy visit to brief them on the objectives of the forum and explore areas of collaboration.

They expressed commitment to continue supporting development initiatives in the region and to help enlighten citizens on the efforts of both state governments and the Federal Government.

“The South East Forum of Former Governors is hereby formed today, the 7th of April 2026. The purpose of this body is to support the serving governors of the South East and advise them on key zonal and national matters.

“The forum shall be open to all former governors, irrespective of party affiliation, who have served in the South East.

“We commend the great work that the current governors of the South East are doing for the benefit of our people.

“We also commend Mr. President very highly for the appointments—some of them very significant—given to sons and daughters of the South East, as well as for the infrastructure development in the region, just as is being done in other parts of the country.

“We thank Mr. President for the support extended to the governors of the South East, and indeed to all governors across the country. This support has greatly contributed to the achievements recorded in their respective offices.

“We are grateful to Mr. President, and we also commend our dear governors of the South East for their commitment to the welfare of the people, especially in the areas of infrastructure development, empowerment, and security.

“We boldly state that all the governors of the South East are supporting Mr. President’s re-election, and we commend them for this strategic decision. We will continue to support them in this regard,” they stated.

In attendance were, Rt. Hon Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, Chris Ngige of Anambra State, Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Okezie Ikpazu of Abia State, David Umahi of Ebonyi State and Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State.

2027: South-East ex-govs back Tinubu, launch forum to drive regional development