The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has reaffirmed the state’s unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor Nwifuru made this declaration during the official flag-off of the APC presidential campaign in Ebonyi State, describing the event as a grand occasion that demonstrated the party’s strength, unity and growing support across the state.
The governor expressed delight at welcoming the Presidential Campaign Train of the APC to Ebonyi, noting that the occasion provided another opportunity for the state to demonstrate its commitment to the re-election of President Tinubu and the victory of all APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
He said Ebonyi’s support for President Tinubu was founded on conviction, gratitude and the visible impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and national development.
Highlighting some of the Federal Government’s interventions in the state, Nwifuru mentioned strategic road projects, including the approximately 788-kilometre Afikpo–Onueke–Ukwuachi–Mbeke Ishieke–Gboko–Abuja Expressway corridor and the reconstruction of the Obubura–Ofenekpa Road, describing them as evidence of the Federal Government’s commitment to infrastructure development.
The governor also used the occasion to showcase the achievements of his administration under the People’s Charter of Needs, listing over 1,000 kilometres of completed roads, investments in healthcare, the recruitment of more than 2,000 teachers, construction of modern classroom blocks, local and international scholarship programmes, the establishment of two specialised universities, industrial development, housing and agricultural revitalisation.
He expressed profound appreciation to President Tinubu for providing the enabling environment for his administration to fulfil its promises to the people of Ebonyi State.
Nwifuru, however, appealed to the Federal Government to extend further support to the state through the provision of a 330kV electricity transmission line and the proposed railway connections linking Abakaliki to Aba, Onitsha and Owerri.
According to him, the projects would significantly boost economic activities, improve connectivity and accelerate development across the South-East region.
The governor also appreciated Vice President Kashim Shettima, the National Chairman of the APC, members of the National and Zonal Working Committees, party leaders, stakeholders and thousands of supporters whose presence and participation contributed to the success of the campaign flag-off.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the APC, Nwifuru assured President Tinubu that Ebonyi State would work towards delivering a resounding victory for the party in the 2027 general elections.
He declared that the state remained firmly behind the APC, stressing that its political commitment was anchored on continuity, consolidation and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Ebonyi is APC, through and through!” the governor declared.
He called on party faithful and supporters to remain united and committed to the collective pursuit of victory in the 2027 general elections.
God bless Ebonyi State. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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