2027: Gov Nwifuru Assures Tinubu of 80% Votes in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has assured President Bola Tinubu that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will secure 80 per cent of the votes in the state during the 2027 presidential election.
Nwifuru gave the assurance on Monday, during the APC presidential campaign rally held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital.
The governor declared that Ebonyi remained firmly under the control of the ruling party and promised that the state would deliver a convincing victory for Tinubu in the forthcoming election.
Addressing the President and party supporters at the rally, Nwifuru expressed confidence in the APC’s political strength across the state.
He also assured Tinubu that the party had the support and commitment required to secure the promised votes.
“Let me assure you, Mr. President (Tinubu), this is an APC state and you are going to win in Ebonyi. 80% of our votes are assured for you, Mr. President. You are going to win by a landslide.”
His declaration came as the APC intensified its mobilisation activities ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
The rally attracted party leaders, government officials, political stakeholders and supporters from different parts of Ebonyi State.
The event was organised to demonstrate the party’s support for Tinubu’s second-term ambition and strengthen its political structure ahead of the general elections.
Nwifuru’s assurance also reflects the position he has consistently maintained regarding the President’s re-election bid.
The governor has repeatedly described Tinubu as the preferred presidential candidate of the APC in Ebonyi.
Umahi has been actively involved in efforts to strengthen the party’s political structures and secure support for the President’s second-term ambition.
In a related development, the APC in Ebonyi State has continued to receive endorsements from political leaders, community organisations and other groups ahead of the 2027 general elections.
On June 16, the party held a major rally at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki to formally endorse Tinubu for a second term in office.
The event was jointly hosted by Governor Nwifuru and Umahi.
At the gathering, APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, declared the party’s determination to retain its political dominance in the state and return its candidates in the forthcoming elections.
The governor also used the occasion to reaffirm his support for Tinubu, insisting that the President remained the only presidential candidate recognised by the APC in Ebonyi.
Nwifuru told supporters that the state had no alternative presidential candidate and maintained that Tinubu deserved another opportunity to lead the country.
He also linked his support for the President to the appointment of Umahi as Minister of Works, describing the appointment as an important development for Ebonyi and the wider South-East.
According to the governor, the Federal Government had demonstrated its commitment to the state through the ministerial appointment and ongoing infrastructure projects.
The rally was attended by other governors and political leaders from the South-East, including Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma and Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo. Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah was represented by his deputy, Ifeanyi Ossai.
The political gathering also produced a joint declaration of support for Tinubu’s re-election and the return of Nwifuru and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
Nwifuru’s support for Tinubu had also been made clear in an earlier statement released on April 25, 2026.
At the time, the governor dismissed suggestions that he was considering supporting another presidential candidate, making it clear that his loyalty remained with the incumbent President.
“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.
He further explained that the President’s position in the state would not be subjected to the same consultations planned for other elective positions.
“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.”
The governor also disclosed that he intended to consult political stakeholders over the selection and emergence of candidates for other elective positions, including the Senate, House of Representatives, State House of Assembly and governorship.
However, he maintained that the presidential contest was already settled from the standpoint of his political support.
