Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of massive electoral support from the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure 80 per cent of the votes.
The governor reportedly gave the assurance while reaffirming his commitment to Tinubu’s re-election bid, as political activities intensify ahead of the next presidential election.
Nwifuru’s declaration is part of ongoing efforts by APC leaders and stakeholders in the South-East to strengthen the party’s political structure and expand its support base ahead of 2027.
The governor has consistently expressed support for Tinubu, describing the President’s relationship with Ebonyi State as a major reason for his decision to back his second-term ambition.
In an earlier statement, Nwifuru maintained that Tinubu remained his preferred presidential candidate, adding that the President had demonstrated support for the state through federal government projects and other interventions.
The governor also indicated that he would not impose candidates on the electorate for other elective positions, stressing the importance of consultations with political stakeholders across the state.
Meanwhile, Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has also intensified mobilisation efforts in support of Tinubu and Nwifuru ahead of the elections.
Umahi recently declared that the APC was targeting as much as 95 per cent of votes in Ebonyi, insisting that the party would embark on an extensive grassroots campaign to secure support across the state.
He highlighted ongoing federal infrastructure projects in Ebonyi as part of the reasons for his support for the President’s re-election bid.
The political mobilisation has also received support from several prominent stakeholders, including traditional rulers, former political office holders and party leaders.
In another development, Ebonyi APC recently inaugurated its state campaign council to coordinate political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
At the inauguration in Abakaliki, Nwifuru charged members of the council to take their mobilisation efforts beyond political rallies and engage residents in markets, farms, schools, religious centres and community meetings.
The governor said the campaign should communicate the objectives of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda alongside his administration’s People’s Charter of Needs.
The growing political activities reflect the increasing attention being given to the South-East as political parties begin positioning themselves for the 2027 elections.
However, the governor’s projected 80 per cent vote target remains a political commitment rather than an established electoral outcome, with the final decision resting with eligible voters during the election.
