The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has advocated for the election of a President from the Southeast region of Nigeria in 2027, emphasizing that this move would promote national unity.
During the inauguration of the Abia State executives in Umuahia, ACC Chairman Olusegun Peters highlighted that the Southeast has not produced a Nigerian President since the assassination of General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi in 1966.
Represented by the ACC National Vice Chairman for the Northwest, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Peters pointed out that in the 25 years since the restoration of democracy, no individual from the Igbo ethnic group has held the presidency. Both the North and the South West have each had two terms in office.
The ACC is committed to fairness and will actively support the equitable distribution of power among Nigeria’s three principal ethnic groups: Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba. Abdullahi also expressed optimism that the current economic challenges facing the nation could be effectively addressed through the innovative capabilities of an Igbo leader.
During the inauguration, the National Party Chairman emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration among the State Working Committee (SWC) and expressed confidence in the newly inaugurated executives to lead the party to success in future elections.
The event also saw key party officials, including the State Vice Chairman, Dr. Jiwuba Peter, and the party Secretary, Dr. Innocent Ikoro, taking on their new roles.