Nigeria, May 20 -- Prominent Igbo leaders, including the governors of the five South-east states, are planning a summit to declare support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, an official has said.

Works Minister Dave Umahi said this in an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu's second anniversary, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga wrote in a statement.

"All the governors in the South-east, regardless of party affiliation, are working with the president. We're even planning a summit to bring together all South-east leaders to endorse the president for the 2027 elections formally," Mr Umahi, the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, said.

Mr Tinubu has yet to formally declare his intention to run ...