Port Harcourt, Nigeria — A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has raised serious concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments into the Presidential Census Committee, describing them as unbalanced and detrimental to Nigeria’s unity.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Eze expressed deep disappointment over what he termed the “domination of the committee by individuals from a single region,” pointing specifically to the South West. He lamented the absence of representatives from the North-East, South-East, and South-South regions, labeling the move as a clear violation of the principle of federal character.
“It is disheartening that in a diverse country such as Nigeria, the President would sideline entire regions in such a sensitive national assignment,” Eze stated. “This pattern of appointments undermines the democratic values and federal structure that hold this country together.”
According to the APC stalwart, President Tinubu appears to be prioritizing political survival over national interest, alleging that the president has from the onset of his administration focused on strategies for re-election in 2027 rather than delivering inclusive governance.
“To avoid electoral defeat in 2027, the President seems to be doing everything politically and tribally expedient to maintain power—primarily by favouring his own ethnic group in strategic appointments,” he said.
Eze emphasized that the composition of the census committee fails to reflect Nigeria’s pluralistic society and warned that such actions could erode public confidence and threaten national cohesion.
He called on President Tinubu to revisit the composition of the committee and ensure that all regions are fairly represented, stressing that fairness and inclusivity are critical for national development and stability.
The statement concluded with a call for urgent correction of what Eze described as “nepotistic tendencies” in government appointments, warning that sustained marginalization of certain regions could have grave consequences for Nigeria’s future.
By Makinde oyinkansola|May 15, 2025
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