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Uzodinma rules out protest against Tinubu in South-East

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The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, on Sunday, declared that no individual from the South-East would participate in protests against President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government.

The governor stated this during the grand finale of All Progressive Congress (APC) campaign for local government election in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

He described promoters of such protests as enemies of the country who wanted to destabilise the national government.

Uzodinma said: “To the youths of South-East, because we are on the path of growth, our enemies are trying to disorganize national government.

“They will come to you, they want you to protest, ask those who want you to protest where are their children. Why must you be the one to protest and to protest against what?

“This government is our government, the government of President Bola Tinubu is our government. So nobody from Southeast will protest. We are not aggrieved, we have hope”

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“Whatever they say, this government is barely one year in office. Yes we are aware of the hardship, we are aware things are hard, but I promise you that the presidenti is working so hard to release money to the people, to deliver infrastructure to the people and to release and increase food security to the people. Follow your leaders, work with your leaders.”

Analysis:

Uzodinma’s claim may be seen as an attempt to showcase the region’s support for the current administration.

However, it also raises questions about the potential suppression of dissenting voices and the marginalization of opposing views.

The South-East has historically been a hotbed of political activism, and this statement may be perceived as an attempt to stifle that spirit.

Political Implications:

The governor’s statement may have far-reaching implications for the political landscape. It could be seen as a move to consolidate power and silence opposition, potentially leading to a crackdown on dissent. This might further exacerbate the existing political tensions in the region.

Uzodinma’s statement might spark a political firestorm, highlighting the complex dynamics at play in the region.

While it remains to be seen how this will unfold, one thing is clear – the region’s political landscape has become even more intriguing. As the situation develops, it’s essential to keep a close eye on the implications of this bold claim.

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