An open letter addressed to Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has urged the governor to redirect his political energy away from repeated criticisms of former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and instead focus on promoting the policies and achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The letter, authored by the Managing Director, Lomat Global Resources Ltd Izuorah Nnamdi Iloma Anichebe popularly known as MAJOROFAFRIKA
DIBIE Ifechukwukwulu, argued that Soludo, having publicly aligned himself with President Tinubu, should devote more attention to explaining and defending the administration’s policies rather than engaging in what the writer described as persistent political attacks on Obi.
Izuorah acknowledged Soludo’s constitutional and political right to support any candidate or political project of his choice, but urged him to make a stronger case for Tinubu’s administration on the basis of its policies and record.
“If you believe President Tinubu has performed well, tell Nigerians why. If you believe his economic policies are producing results, explain the figures,” the letter stated.
The writer also urged the governor to highlight what he considers the administration’s achievements in areas such as infrastructure, security, investment and the welfare of Nigerians, particularly if his objective is to persuade people in the South-East to support Tinubu.
According to Izuorah, repeatedly making Obi the focus of political attacks could have the unintended consequence of keeping the former Anambra governor at the centre of national political discourse.
“Peter Obi does not need you to make him relevant,” the letter stated, arguing that Obi has already established a substantial national following since the 2023 presidential election and remains a prominent figure in discussions surrounding the 2027 political landscape.
The writer maintained that political arguments are judged not only by what politicians say but also by what the public remembers after the arguments have ended.
Izuorah further questioned whether Soludo’s continued engagement with Obi could become a political distraction, given the governor’s position and responsibilities as the chief executive of Anambra State.
He argued that Soludo has sufficient political, intellectual and institutional platforms to communicate his own ideas on governance, development and the future of the South-East without using Obi as a reference point.
The letter also raised concerns about public perception, suggesting that repeated exchanges between the two politicians could lead some observers to question why so much of Soludo’s political attention appears to be directed towards Obi.
“You cannot control how people interpret your actions, but you can control the actions that create those interpretations,” Izuorah wrote.
He consequently appealed to Soludo to concentrate on building his own political legacy, defending his record in Anambra State and promoting the political agenda he has chosen to support.
The author also argued that Obi’s political relevance reflects broader demands among sections of the Nigerian electorate for an alternative political direction.
He maintained that regardless of differing opinions about Obi’s record or political movement, the sentiment behind his support base could not simply be eliminated through criticism or ridicule.
“You cannot insult a political current into extinction. You cannot ridicule a political movement into disappearing,” the letter stated.
Izuorah described Obi as a significant political figure with a substantial support base and urged Soludo to understand the factors behind his political appeal rather than continually engage him in public confrontations.
The writer also appealed to Soludo, as a fellow Igbo man, to ensure that political disagreements do not undermine what he described as the intellectual dignity of the Igbo people.
“If President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is your principal, campaign for his record. If you believe his vision is right, explain it. If you believe his reforms will transform Nigeria, make the evidence available,” he stated.
Izuorah concluded by urging the governor to focus on his own political project and allow Obi to carry his own political campaign.
“Your responsibility is not to decide for them. Your responsibility is to make your own case convincingly,” he said.
The letter described Nigeria and Anambra State as being bigger than any individual politician and urged Soludo to use his political platform to promote his own record and ideas.