BREAKING: Onyekachi Nwaebonyi Says Bola Ahmed Tinubu Rewarded Southeast With Top Jobs Despite 2023 Votes

Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has defended the appointment decisions of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, particularly as they concern the South-East geopolitical zone, insisting that the region has been fairly treated despite its voting behaviour in the 2023 general elections.

The senator made his remarks during an interview on Channels Television, where he addressed ongoing debates about political inclusion and federal appointments under the current administration. He argued that President Tinubu has shown a sense of fairness and national unity in the way key positions have been distributed.

According to Nwaebonyi, the South-East did not give overwhelming electoral support to either the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or to Tinubu during the 2023 elections. Despite this, he said the president did not allow political differences from the polls to influence his decisions on governance or appointments.

He explained that rather than sidelining the region, Tinubu ensured that the South-East was represented in his administration through what he described as significant and influential roles. In his view, this reflects a leadership style that prioritises national interest over electoral sentiment.

Nwaebonyi further noted that the president’s approach demonstrates statesmanship, as he chose inclusion instead of political retaliation, even though the region did not strongly back his presidential bid.

He quoted his earlier remarks, emphasizing that Tinubu, as a democrat and nationalist, still extended what he called “juicy positions” to individuals from the South-East despite the voting outcome.

The senator’s comments come amid broader national discussions about fairness in political appointments, regional balance, and equitable distribution of government projects. While some supporters of the administration cite inclusiveness as evidence of fairness, critics continue to argue that concerns about imbalance in appointments and infrastructure development across regions remain unresolved.

Overall, the statement adds to the ongoing political discourse on how electoral choices should or should not influence governance decisions in Nigeria’s multi-regional political landscape.