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Prince Eze Madumere, the former deputy governor of Imo State, has bluntly rejected the All Progressives Congress‘s (APC) claims of future dominance in Southeast Nigeria.
In a refreshingly honest conversation, Madumere exposed these boasts as a flimsy attempt to cling to power in a region where the party’s popularity is waning.
Speaking to Sunday Sun in an interview, Madumere, who served under former Governor Rochas Okorocha, offered a clear assessment of his party’s prospects in the region. When asked about APC’s boast to overrun the Southeast in 2027, Madumere didn’t mince words:
“There is a difference between political realities and mere notice-me noises to be heard for political patronage. We call that lips service. In today’s Nigeria, you win by performance and not by mere binding and casting claims. We have some real performers as governors in the Southeast. If you say we can achieve that by mere rigging that is understandable, but unfortunately unacceptable. Nigerians no longer care about parties, but individuals with track records and visible achievements.”
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The former deputy governor’s critique extended beyond regional politics to encompass national issues. Madumere expressed concern over the current state of the economy, food security, and persistent insecurity under the APC-led federal government. While urging patience with the Tinubu administration, he noted, “I also still feel that the current administration would have by now shown some glimpse of determination to improve the country in certain areas like the persistent insecurity in the country.”
Madumere also weighed in on political crises in Rivers State and Kano, advising leaders to prioritize their constituents’ welfare over personal ambitions.
As the dust settles on Madumere’s explosive interview, political observers are left to wonder: Could this frank talk from a party insider signal a growing rift within the APC’s ranks? Or will it serve as a wake-up call, prompting the party to reassess its approach to winning hearts and minds in the Southeast?
Only time will tell if Madumere’s words will echo beyond the headlines and into the corridors of power.
