2027: Ebonyi Youths, Stakeholders Close Ranks, Endorse Gov. Nwifuru for Second Term
By Nwogha Ndubuisi,Abakaliki The Izzi Nnodo Youth Forum has formally endorsed the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, for a second term in office, signaling early political consolidation ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was announced on Thursday during a well-attended gathering held at the forum’s state secretariat in Abakaliki, along Afikpo Road, with top government officials, political actors, business leaders, and youth stakeholders from across the Izzi bloc in attendance. Speaking at the event, the forum’s President, Chibueze Elom, said the decision followed what he described as a careful assessment of the administration’s performance, particularly in infrastructure, human capital development, and social welfare. “Our endorsement is predicated on empirical assessment. The governor has demonstrated administrative capacity and commitment to people-centred governance. "Continuity at this stage is both strategic and necessary,”...
