The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has assured that he will not impose any candidate on the people of the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor, however, declared his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, citing what he described as the President’s commitment and support for Ebonyi State.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Nwifuru made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor.
According to the governor, he has no intention of influencing the emergence of candidates for elective positions in the state, insisting that due process would be followed.
“I have not made up my mind to support anybody except President Bola Tinubu, who has demonstrated love and support to us as a state,” he said.
The governor cautioned political aspirants against actions and utterances that could overheat the polity, urging them to remain calm and conduct themselves responsibly.
He stressed the importance of humility and patience, noting that political success ultimately depends on divine will.
“You can only be there when God says so. Let us be calm, let us be humble,” he advised.
Nwifuru also revealed plans to engage critical stakeholders across the state in a series of meetings aimed at ensuring a smooth and credible electoral process.
He disclosed that the consultations would be held across the zones and would cover key elective positions.
“We will start zonal meetings on Wednesday: it will run from Thursday to Friday, when I might have finished meeting with the leaders of the state.
“We will discuss the Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly, and governorship,” he said.
‘Tinubu’s Re-election Non-negotiable’
While emphasising openness in other contests, the governor maintained that the presidency was not up for debate in Ebonyi State, declaring total support for Tinubu.
“We will not discuss the president’s position, because that one is a no-go area. We have only one presidential candidate, who is President Bola Tinubu,” he stated.
Highlighting ongoing federal projects in the state, Nwifuru added that the President had demonstrated commitment to Ebonyi’s development.
“He is the only president who has started a project here and will commission it. We are giving him our votes a hundred per cent,” the governor said.