2027: FCT Igbo Leader Calls for Fair Representation and Credible Elections

Eze Ibe Nwosu, traditional ruler of the Igbo community in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, called for fair political representation and free, transparent, credible elections in 2027. Speaking at Abuja’s 2026 New Yam Festival, he urged INEC to ensure results reflect voters’ wishes and encouraged Igbo residents to obtain voter cards and participate without fear or intimidation. Nwosu, a former AMAC health supervisory councillor, also called for a fair distribution of political power and urged the community to maintain peaceful relations with neighbors and host communities. He described Iriji as an opportunity to thank God for the harvest and showcase Igbo traditions.