Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, stating he has not considered backing any other candidate. He described Tinubu as the only president who has initiated and will commission a project in Ebonyi, pledging the state's full vote to him. Nwifuru made the remarks in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor.
The governor emphasized that no candidate would be imposed on Ebonyi residents during the upcoming elections. He urged political aspirants to exercise restraint in their words and actions to prevent tension, advising them to trust in divine timing. "You can only be there when God says so. Let us be calm, let us be humble," he said.
Nwifuru announced plans to hold zonal meetings with political stakeholders starting Wednesday, with sessions running through Friday. These discussions will cover nominations for Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and governorship positions. However, he ruled out deliberations on the presidential race, calling it a "no-go area" due to his full endorsement of Tinubu.
Francis Nwifuru insists no candidate will be imposed in Ebonyi yet declares Tinubu the only presidential choice months before party primaries. He claims the presidency is a "no-go area" for discussion while state-level contests remain open, creating a contradiction in his stance on political openness. Ebonyi aspirants must navigate a process where the top ticket is already decided by the governor. This pre-alignment may shape local ambitions more than any zonal meeting.
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