Group alleges Wike, Akpabio moves against Uzodimma, warns of South-East backlash for Tinubu

A pro-Tinubu group, the Renewed Hope Foot Soldiers for Tinubu, has warned that a court ruling on the Imo West senatorial ticket could deepen tensions in the South-East and hurt President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Its warning came in a press release published by Peoples Gazette.

The Federal High Court recognised Rochas Okorocha as the APC candidate for Imo West. The group said this could shut Governor Hope Uzodimma out of the race for Senate president.

It cited critics’ allegations that Senate President Godswill Akpabio wants to stop Uzodimma from emerging as a rival, and that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike was involved in the legal challenge. It also referred to claims involving Ade Tinubu, the president’s personal physician, which it said required substantiation.

“These are serious claims and should not be treated as established facts,” the group said.

“If the South-East believes its support is welcome only when votes are needed, but its candidates are obstructed when power is being shared, the consequences could extend well beyond Imo State.”