Ebonyi State Governor Declares Support for President Bola Tinubu's Reelection Bid

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In a significant statement made during the All Progressives Congress (APC) zonal stakeholders' meeting in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, Governor Francis Nwifuru on Thursday declared that no opposition can stop the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in the South-East region. The governor called on the opposition coalition to close ranks and support Tinubu's 2027 presidential ambition, emphasizing that the president's presidency is divinely orchestrated. Nwifuru maintained that Tinubu's decisive steps to boost the economy and other reforms have made his administration a success story, and that opposition is necessary to enable any administration perform optimally, but must be objective and devoid of parochial interests.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Francis Nwifuru has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu's reelection bid in 2027, declaring that no opposition can stop his victory.
  • The Ebonyi State governor called on the opposition coalition to close ranks and support Tinubu's 2027 presidential ambition for a better and prosperous Nigeria.
  • Nwifuru stated that Tinubu's presidency is divinely orchestrated, given his victory at the polls in 2023 and the achievements so far recorded under his leadership.
  • The governor emphasized the importance of opposition in enabling any administration to perform optimally, but cautioned that such opposition should be objective and devoid of parochial interests.
  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) zonal stakeholders' meeting was held at the International Conference Centre in Abakaliki, the state capital.
  • The governor commended the zonal leaders of the party for working tirelessly to sustain the country's democracy and emphasized the need for internal democracy within the party.
  • The Ebonyi State APC Chairman, Chief Stanley Emegha, said the party would continue to conquer new grounds to win over all opposition members.
  • The party's Zonal Chairman, Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, commended Nwifuru for his excellent leadership outcomes in the state and praised the governor's support for the party.

Statistics:

  • Tinubu's administration has initiated policies and programs that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in the South-East region.
  • The APC is the ruling party in Nigeria, and the meeting was attended by stakeholders and executives across various wards and zones in Ebonyi State.
  • Governor Nwifuru has been in office since [citation missing], and has been a key supporter of the APC and President Tinubu.

Sources:

  • Governor Francis Nwifuru
  • All Progressives Congress (APC)
  • The Meeting was held at the International Conference Centre in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.