Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on agitators of the coalition to fold up and close ranks to support the 2027 presidential ambition of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The governor described Tinubu’s presidency as divinely orchestrated, given the landslide victory and achievements so far recorded in initiating policies and programmes that have impacted the lives of the people.
Speaking at the South East zonal meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, on Monday, Governor Nwifuru stated that the President, on assumption of office, took decisive steps to boost the economy.
“God chose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be President of Nigeria contrary to the wishes and expectations of the opposition in 2023. God ignored others who contested on religious sentiments because God sees the heart of everybody; that is why He brought Tinubu.”
According to the governor, in 2027, “No amount of coalition can derail God’s purpose of Tinubu winning the election.
“Let me assure the people that no one is disturbed by the coalition. No opposition is well prepared more than our President. We need someone who can take bold decisions. President Tinubu has such capacity.
“The party is at home in Ebonyi State. We must be tolerant to divergent views and opinions and join Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to succeed and complete his tenure.”
This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.
He commended the zonal leaders of the APC for working assiduously to sustain democracy.
“Anytime I see party executives, I know these are the people that work for the people.
“We must strengthen internal democracy of the party by ensuring inclusivity. This is because it is wrong to impose a candidate during any election.”
Earlier, in his remarks, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, the Ebonyi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated that the party will continue to conquer new grounds and ensure opposition members switch to APC.
Speaking, a zonal chairman of the party, Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, explained that the event is a consultation with stakeholders and executives across various wards and zones in the state to ascertain the strength and weakness of the party.
“I am not surprised by what is happening because the governor of the state is very supportive of the party.
“Additionally, we are here to tell you that Ebonyi is doing well in governance. What the governor is doing is good. I drove around last night; I saw a beautiful city.”