Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has stated that he will not impose any candidate during the 2027 general elections. He made the declaration during the wedding ceremony of his younger brother, Paulinus Nwifuru, to Immaculata at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki. Nwifuru emphasized that no decision had been made regarding gubernatorial or legislative candidates in the state. He urged political aspirants to exercise restraint in their public statements to prevent tension.
The governor said he only supports President Bola Tinubu for re-election, citing ongoing federal projects in Ebonyi. "He is the only president who has started a project here and will commission it," Nwifuru stated. According to a statement issued Saturday by his chief press secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, the governor plans to hold zonal meetings with state stakeholders. These meetings will begin on Wednesday and continue through Friday.
Discussions will cover Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and gubernatorial positions. The presidency, however, is excluded from the talks. "We have only one Presidential candidate, which is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu," Nwifuru declared. He encouraged aspirants to remain humble and accept outcomes as guided by destiny.
Governor Nwifuru claims he won't impose a candidate while simultaneously declaring absolute loyalty to President Tinubu, creating a contradiction in his stance on political neutrality. His insistence that Tinubu is the only acceptable presidential choice undermines claims of open democratic engagement. The planned zonal meetings on multiple electoral positions exclude the presidency, despite its influence on state-level politics. This selective inclusivity suggests a hierarchy of democracy where some votes matter more than others.
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