The Allied Conservative Congress (ACC) has called for the election of a President from Nigeria’s Southeast region in 2027, emphasizing that such a move would promote national unity. During the inauguration of the Abia State executives in Umuahia, ACC Chairman Olusegun Peters highlighted that the Igbo people have not produced a Nigerian President since the assassination of General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi in 1966.
Represented by ACC National Vice Chairman Ibrahim Abdullahi, Peters pointed out that in the 25 years since the return of democracy, no Igbo individual has held the presidency, while the North and South West have each had two terms. The ACC is committed to fairness and the equitable distribution of power among Nigeria’s three main ethnic groups: Igbo, Hausa, and Yoruba.
The party leaders, including National Vice Chairmen and the acting State Chairman, expressed their optimism for the future, emphasizing the importance of unity and the potential for an Igbo leader to address the nation’s challenges effectively.