Coordinators from the 63 development centres in Ebonyi State have endorsed Governor Francis Nwifuru’s second-term ambition, raising N50 million to support the purchase of nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The donation, made under the aegis of the Ebonyi Forum of Coordinators, was presented on Monday at the APC state secretariat in Abakaliki.
Speaking at the event, the forum’s Chairman, Chidi Ogbonna, described the contribution as both symbolic and strategic, reflecting widespread approval of the governor’s performance across rural communities.
Ogbonna, who also serves as Coordinator of Ominyi Development Centre in Izzi Local Government Area, said the decision followed what he termed “measurable and people-oriented governance outcomes” recorded by the administration.
“We are here to demonstrate solidarity with His Excellency and reaffirm our confidence in his leadership.
"As coordinators at the grassroots, we interface directly with the people and can attest that the dividends of democracy are visible and impactful across hinterland communities," he said.
He added that, beyond the financial support, the forum had activated its mobilisation structures across wards and polling units to galvanise voter turnout and secure victory for the governor and the APC in 2027.
According to him, ongoing infrastructure projects particularly in road construction and rural development span the three senatorial zones, strengthening the administration’s development agenda and political standing ahead of the elections.
In his response, the APC State Chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, commended the coordinators for what he described as a demonstration of loyalty and political foresight, while urging them to intensify grassroots engagement.
“You must translate this show of support into effective voter mobilisation. The party expects results at the polls, which requires sustained engagement, strategic communication and unwavering commitment at the grassroots level," he said.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the endorsement planning committee, Ejike Agbo, who is also Coordinator of Ohaukwu Development Centre, said the endorsement signalled early consolidation of grassroots political structures in support of the incumbent administration.
He added that the development highlights growing political alignments within the state, as stakeholders begin positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Agbo noted that party loyalists and grassroots operatives would play a key role in shaping the emerging electoral landscape, citing Nwifuru's achievements within its first tenure as a driving factor behind the support.
