Don’t keep ignoring South East, consequences could be dire – Joe Igbokwe warns

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Ibokwe, has warned that there will be dire consequences if Nigeria continues to neglect the South East.

Igbokwe made these remarks in a statement posted on his Facebook account on Saturday.

His comments come amid controversies that had trailed appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Recall that a senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, tackled Tinubu’s administration, saying that his lopsided appointments could boomerang.

However, several statements denied Tinubu’s presidency skewed appointments.

According to the presidency, appointment under Tinubu’s administration is based on merit.

Reacting, Igbo said, “If Nigeria continues to treat the South-east as if the zone “does not exist or does not matter, the consequences will be huge. The civil war has ended, but the scars are still there. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Neglect of SE is bad.”