I have read from a few people who believe Anambrans should vote for Tony Nwoye and APC so that Ndigbo can form alliances and position themselves for the future.
The fact of the matter is that APC does not need Igbo votes to win 2019. Especially if Buhari is the candidate. All Igbo votes will do is give the APC a bigger majority. It will not change the current political calculation. The best Igbos can get under APC is what they have now, Deputy Senate President, or maybe SFG, which is by appointment anyways. Saraki and the North Central will not forfeit that seat until they complete 8 years, if you like elect 10 senators from the South East.
For 2023, Igbos will have to battle the ticket with those who have been standing on the queue since from the SouthWest and North Central.
Besides, there’s nothing wrong in being in opposition at the federal level. Opposition is an integral part of democracy and politics. Buhari played opposition politics from the beginning and it paid off. Others will play too and one day will be one day. There needs to be opposition as we cannot all be in the same boat. Nigeria should not be a one party state.
Much as I hate to admit it, PDP is a safer vehicle to travel for Igbos than APC. They understand the party and the party understands them. With a little in house cleaning and the inevitable quarrel that will break out in APC, they should be well positioned for 2023. All it needs, patience, planning, pragmatism and propaganda.
By Ike Onwubuya
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