According to a report by Daily Post on May 7, 2026, while discussing the shifting allegiances within the South East, he stated that President Tinubu and other APC candidates are positioned to win the zone. Nwebonyi maintained that the political permutations currently do not support an Igbo presidency regardless of the candidate’s reputation.
He suggested that the region must remain strategic to eventually secure the nation’s top seat with broader support....WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
The lawmaker claimed that the electorate is becoming more aware of the practical realities of Nigerian politics and the necessity of aligning with the center. He noted that even with a prominent son of the soil in the race, the existing structures favor the incumbent administration significantly. Nwebonyi argued that the people of the South East are observing these trends and making calculated decisions about their future political standing.
Addressing the ambitions of the former Labour Party candidate, the Senator remarked that passion alone cannot overcome the structural advantages held by the major parties. He urged the Igbo community to avoid being deceived by emotional sentiment and to wait for a more opportune moment to strike. According to him, there is a specific season for everything, and the current cycle belongs to the established power dynamics already.
His comments come amid a series of high profile defections and internal debates within various political movements across the country. As the 2027 elections draw closer, various stakeholders are weighing the viability of third party platforms against the traditional dominance of the APC. Nwebonyi concluded that the best path forward for his constituents involves patience and a clear understanding of when the national political landscape will truly be favorable.
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