South-East youth coalition rejects claim of endorsing any presidential candidate
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has clarified that the South-East region has not endorsed any presidential candidate. The group responded to a statement by Hope Uzodimma, Imo State Governor, who claimed that South-East governors support Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Goodluck Ibem, President General of COSEYL, emphasized that no governor has the authority to make electoral decisions for the entire region. COSEYL urged political leaders to respect the democratic rights and choices of the South-East people.
What we know
- The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders stated that the region has not endorsed any presidential candidate.
- Hope Uzodimma claimed South-East governors support Bola Tinubu’s re-election, but COSEYL said this is a personal opinion.
- Goodluck Ibem argued that no governor can make electoral commitments on behalf of the South-East.
- COSEYL warned against misleading declarations and stressed that every vote belongs to individual citizens.
- The group called on political parties and aspirants to engage the South-East with respect and genuine programmes.
