Ebonyi APC Launches Campaign Council for 2027 Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has set up its campaign council for the 2027 general elections. The inauguration took place on Saturday in Abakaliki, led by Governor Francis Nwifuru.

During the event, Governor Nwifuru expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the upcoming elections. He pointed to his administration’s achievements in building infrastructure and developing human resources as key factors that would attract voter support.

Nwifuru claimed that his government had fulfilled nearly all its promises from the 2023 campaign, noting significant progress in various sectors. He mentioned initiatives under the People’s Charter of Needs agenda, including upgrading the College of Education to a University of Education, improving school infrastructure, and constructing new primary schools.

In addition to education, the governor highlighted advancements in agriculture, such as reactivating a farm and acquiring equipment for mechanized farming. He also discussed improvements in business operations, settling pension debts, and ensuring promotions for civil servants.

The campaign council is organized into several directorates, including Finance, Security, and Youth and Women Mobilization, to help coordinate efforts across the state. Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, the APC State Chairman, encouraged council members to work together diligently.

Chief Frank Nchita Ogbuewu, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Greece, will lead the council, which includes deputy directors from the state’s three senatorial districts.