Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State is making his position clear: the South-East cannot afford to stay on the sidelines. Speaking to political leaders in the region, Soludo urged them to step away from opposition politics and move toward greater integration with the Federal Government.
His message is a direct call for the zone to reconsider its political posture. Rather than positioning against Abuja, Soludo believes the South-East stands to gain more by working within the system and building stronger ties with the federal administration.
It is a stance that is sure to spark conversation across the region, where feelings about political alignment and federal belonging run deep. Whether South-East leaders will heed the governor's appeal remains to be seen.
Originally published by AllAfrica.