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A pro-Tinubu group, Renewed Hope Foot Soldiers for Tinubu (RHFST), has warned that a Federal High Court ruling recognising Rochas Okorocha as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District could increase political tensions in the South-East and affect President Bola Tinubu’s support ahead of the 2027 elections. The group expressed concern that the ruling may undermine Governor Hope Uzodimma’s political ambitions and fuel perceptions of marginalisation in the region, potentially weakening party unity and Tinubu’s re-election prospects.
The group urged the APC to ensure transparent nomination processes and inclusive dialogue, stressing that perceived exclusion of South-East candidates could damage the political coalition needed for 2027. Meanwhile, South-East governors have publicly backed Tinubu’s re-election, citing economic reforms and development gains, while opposition figures like Peter Obi have criticised the president’s performance and called for new leadership.
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