Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on agitators of the coalition to fold up and close ranks to support the 2027 presidential ambition of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The governor described Tinubu’s presidency as divinely
orchestrated, given the landslide victory and achievements so far recorded in
initiating policies and programmes that have impacted the lives of the people.
Speaking at the South East zonal meeting of the ruling All
Progressives Congress (APC), held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, on
Monday, Governor Nwifuru stated that the President, on assumption of office,
took decisive steps to boost the economy.
“God chose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be President of
Nigeria contrary to the wishes and expectations of the opposition in 2023. God
ignored others who contested on religious sentiments because God sees the heart
of everybody; that is why He brought Tinubu.”
According to the governor, in 2027, “No amount of coalition
can derail God’s purpose of Tinubu winning the election.
“Let me assure the people that no one is disturbed by the
coalition. No opposition is well prepared more than our President. We need
someone who can take bold decisions. President Tinubu has such capacity.
“The party is at home in Ebonyi State. We must be tolerant
to divergent views and opinions and join Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to
succeed and complete his tenure.”
This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s
Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, and made available to journalists in
Abakaliki.
He commended the zonal leaders of the APC for working
assiduously to sustain democracy.
“Anytime I see party executives, I know these are the people
that work for the people.
“We must strengthen internal democracy of the party by
ensuring inclusivity. This is because it is wrong to impose a candidate during
any election.”
Earlier, in his remarks, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, the
Ebonyi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the
party will continue to conquer new grounds and ensure opposition members swap
to APC.
Speaking, a zonal chairman of the party, Dr. Ijeoma
Arodiogbu, explained that the event is a consultation with stakeholders and
executives across various wards and zones in the state with a view to
ascertaining the strength and weakness of the party.
“I am not surprised with what is happening because the
governor of the state is very supportive of the party.
“Additionally, we are here to tell you that Ebonyi is doing
well in governance. What the governor is doing is good. I drove around last
night; I saw a beautiful city.”
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