{"id":172998,"date":"2025-08-08T11:55:49","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/tinubus-reelection-in-south-east-tied-to-kanus-release"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:18:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:18:52","slug":"tinubus-reelection-in-south-east-tied-to-kanus-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/tinubus-reelection-in-south-east-tied-to-kanus-release","title":{"rendered":"Tinubu’s Reelection in South East Tied to Kanu’s Release"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>George Agbakahi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and leader of the South East Tinubu\u2019s Support Group, has said that the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, will be a major factor in determining President Bola Tinubu\u2019s chances of reelection in the South East.<\/p>\n

Agbakahi stated this on Friday while speaking during an interview on Arise Television\u2019s Morning Show.<\/p>\n

He highlighted the achievements of the Tinubu administration in the region, especially in terms of infrastructure development.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know, the President has done a whole lot in respect of infrastructure development in the South East. Almost the major roads in the South East are now under construction. Go to Enugu-Onitsha road that has not been touched by previous administrations, it is under construction,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cGo to Enugu-Port Harcourt road, the same thing is happening; it\u2019s working, a very important economic road. Aba to Ikot Ekpene that has not been touched for the past almost 18 to 20 years is currently under construction as we speak.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe issue of South East Development Center Commission, SEDC, with 150 billion naira, you know, for them to use in economic development is working.\u201d<\/p>\n

Agbakahi, however, maintained that beyond infrastructure, the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu remains a critical political issue that could influence voter sentiment in the region.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe president has done a lot in the South East, and the only area that I believe that is a major variable also in the South East is the issue of Nnamdi Kanu. That is a major variable that will also determine the election in the South East. And I\u2019m quite sure that, as time goes on, our president is a father figure who understands the intricacies of politics and governance,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. George Agbakahi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and leader of the South East Tinubu\u2019s Support Group, has said that the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, will be a major factor in determining President Bola Tinubu\u2019s chances of reelection in the South East. 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