Prince Eke

The crisis of leadership in Igboland remains one of the most troubling realities in Nigeria’s political landscape. For decades, the Southeast has suffered not only from federal neglect but also from the failure of its own leaders to defend the collective interests of their people.
Across successive administrations, Igbo political figures have repeatedly chosen proximity to power over principle. Under President Buhari, while a Yoruba man served as Vice President, many Igbo leaders aligned themselves with the ruling government, often at the expense of their region’s development and political dignity. Today, under President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, the same pattern continues . leaders more eager to please Abuja than to speak for their people.
More than fifty years after the civil war, the Southeast still lacks visible federal presence. Its roads are among the worst in the country, and federal investments remain minimal. Yet, rather than demanding accountability, many Igbo elites remain preoccupied with personal gain and political favor.
Equally concerning is their silence over the continued detention of the one voice that has consistently challenged Nigeria’s unjust treatment of the Igbo people. Four years into his incarceration, the region’s so-called leaders have chosen silence over solidarity.
Until the Igbo nation produces leaders who place truth and justice above political expediency, the Southeast will

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