Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has called on the people of the Southeast to remain steadfast in their support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing his presidency as divinely ordained and transformative.
Speaking during the Southeast zonal meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in Abakaliki, Governor Nwifuru praised President Tinubu for taking bold steps to reposition Nigeria’s economy and uplift the lives of citizens.
He said, “President Tinubu has implemented people-oriented policies that are already yielding positive results.”
“His emergence as president was not by chance but divine orchestration. God chose him despite opposition based on ethnic and religious sentiments.
The governor further dismissed concerns over opposition coalitions ahead of the 2027 elections, stating that no alliance can alter God’s plan for Nigeria.
“No amount of coalition can derail God’s purpose in 2027. The President is more than capable of confronting any challenge. He is a bold leader who takes decisive actions.”
Nwifuru urged political agitators to close ranks and support President Tinubu’s re-election bid, stressing the need for unity and tolerance within the party.
“The APC is firmly rooted in Ebonyi State. We must accommodate divergent views and strengthen internal democracy by ensuring inclusivity and avoiding imposition of candidates”, he said
The governor also commended the zonal and state leaders of the party for their commitment to democratic governance.
“Each time I see party executives, I see the real workers of democracy,” he added.
The Ebonyi State APC Chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, reaffirmed the party’s growing influence in the state, expressing optimism that more members of the opposition would defect to the APC.
Also speaking, the APC Zonal Chairman, Ijeoma Arodiogbu, explained that the meeting was part of a consultative tour to assess the party’s strength across wards and zones in Ebonyi.
“I am impressed with the level of development I have witnessed in Ebonyi. Governor Nwifuru’s support for the party is evident, and the transformation of Abakaliki is commendable,” he said.
The event drew party executives, stakeholders, and supporters from across the South East region.