Joe Igbokwe, a prominent APC figure and political voice from the Southeast, is tired of being diplomatic. In a country where political correctness often hides the truth, Igbokwe is cutting through the noise: Nigeria is playing with fire by ignoring the Southeast.
In a recent statement that has since gone viral, Igbokwe warned of the “huge consequences” that could arise if the federal government continues to sideline the region in key appointments, infrastructure development, and national conversations.
For decades, the Southeast — predominantly Igbo — has felt left out of Nigeria’s power equation. Despite their contributions to the country’s economy and history, the region often finds itself marginalized when it comes to federal presence, security investments, and political visibility.
“We can’t keep building a nation where one part is always told to wait. Wait for development. Wait for inclusion. Wait for leadership roles. The Southeast is tired of waiting,” Igbokwe said.
He’s not wrong. Discontent in the region is high. Youth unemployment is rampant. Infrastructure is decaying. And separatist movements are gaining ground, fueled by a feeling that Nigeria has simply moved on without the Southeast.
Igbokwe, who has often been criticized for aligning with the ruling APC despite the region’s grievances, seems to be reaching a tipping point. His message this time was clear: the unity of Nigeria cannot be sustained on a foundation of exclusion and silence.
“This is a warning, not a threat. Fix the imbalance. Give the Southeast a fair seat at the table. Because if this country continues like this, it won’t hold.”
The message resonates. Not just with Igbos, but with anyone who understands that sustainable peace only comes from justice — not power-sharing on paper, but visible, felt inclusion.
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