Ebonyi 2027: APC Adopts Consensus Candidates, Rules Out Contests

‎ ‎ ‎The Ebonyi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has adopted consensus candidates for all elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections, effectively ruling out internal contests across constituencies. ‎

‎Governor Francis Nwifuru announced the decision after a long hours stakeholders’ meeting in Abakaliki, describing it as the outcome of extensive consultations within the party. ‎ ‎Addressing journalists at the Government House in Ochudo Centenary City, the governor said the meeting focused on key party matters and charting a unified path toward the elections.

‎ ‎Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, who also briefed journalists, said the consensus arrangement followed wide-ranging consultations initiated by the governor. ‎ ‎“For the first time in the history of the state, stakeholders, electorates and party members were fully involved in selecting those who will fly the party’s flag,” he said. ‎ ‎He noted that stakeholders, party members, and the electorate were actively involved in the selection process, describing it as a first in the state’s political history. ‎

‎According to him, the agreement means there will be no contest for party tickets in any constituency. ‎ ‎Anyim expressed confidence that the inclusive approach would strengthen party unity and improve the APC’s chances in the 2027 elections. ‎ ‎He added that the list of consensus candidates will be officially released soon. ‎ ‎The meeting, which began in the afternoon, ended late in the night after deliberations on party strategy and candidate selection. ‎