Soludo made the appeal while addressing supporters, insisting that the scale of erosion across Anambra exceeds the financial capacity of the state government and requires cooperation with the Federal Government.
“The erosion happening in Anambra is beyond the state’s capacity. It requires federal intervention, and that is why we need to vote for Tinubu,” the governor said.
He also warned that the state could lose out if voters failed to support Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, linking political cooperation with the Federal Government to Anambra’s development priorities.
“If we fail to vote for President Tinubu, there will be consequences and you will lose something,” Soludo added.
Soludo Links Federal Support to Infrastructure Development
The governor’s remarks come amid longstanding concerns over gully erosion, which has threatened communities, damaged roads and affected residential and agricultural land in parts of Anambra.
The state has faced recurring environmental challenges associated with soil erosion, flooding, poor drainage and the management of surface water. Addressing severe erosion sites often requires extensive engineering works, substantial funding and coordinated action across different levels of government.
Soludo has previously appealed to the Federal Government for assistance, describing the scale of the erosion problem as a challenge that cannot be resolved by the state government acting alone.
In September 2023, during a visit to an erosion site along the Nnobi-Ideani road, the governor called for federal intervention and increased ecological funding. He also advocated a multi-stakeholder response involving development partners and communities.
The Federal Government has likewise acknowledged the importance of environmental management and erosion control in Anambra. In June 2026, the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation highlighted the state government’s efforts to address erosion, flooding, waste management and broader environmental concerns.
Soludo’s latest comments therefore renew the debate over the scale of public investment required to protect vulnerable communities and infrastructure from further environmental damage.
Road Projects Also Feature in Appeal
Beyond erosion control, the governor has emphasised the need for federal participation in major road projects affecting Anambra and neighbouring states.
He has pointed to proposed projects including the Oba–Nnewi–Uga–Ihube road and the Otuocha–Anam–Abaji road, which he says require federal involvement because of their scale and status as federal roads.
According to reports of his remarks, the state government could undertake preliminary design work and consider beginning construction on an initial section of one of the routes, while the remaining work would require federal support.
The projects are significant to communities that depend on road links for commerce, transportation and access to neighbouring states. However, their impact will depend on funding, implementation schedules and the completion of the proposed works.
Soludo has presented cooperation with Tinubu’s administration as a way to advance these infrastructure priorities and attract the resources needed to address challenges beyond the state’s independent capacity.
Political Debate Ahead of 2027
The governor’s appeal has placed Anambra’s environmental and infrastructure needs within the broader political debate ahead of the 2027 general election.
Soludo belongs to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), while Tinubu is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor has previously expressed support for Tinubu’s re-election, arguing that the South-East should seek a stronger working relationship with the Federal Government.
His latest remarks suggest that he considers political cooperation important to securing federal assistance for Anambra’s development needs.
However, the connection between electoral support and access to public resources is likely to attract debate. Federal intervention in erosion control and other essential infrastructure projects involves public responsibilities that affect residents regardless of their political affiliations.
For communities threatened by advancing gullies, the immediate concern remains the prevention of further land loss, damage to homes and roads, and risks to lives and livelihoods.
The effectiveness of any intervention will depend on transparent funding arrangements, sound engineering, environmental planning and sustained implementation by the relevant authorities.
As the 2027 election approaches, Soludo’s statement highlights the intersection of environmental challenges, infrastructure financing and federal-state relations. Whether the proposed cooperation translates into concrete erosion-control projects and completed roads will be a key measure for residents assessing the commitments made by political leaders.
