The Special Assistant, SA, on Media to Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi state, Ebere Ania, has stated that the endorsement of the Governor by a high-powered delegation from Onicha Igboeze Clan of Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi state, is an indication of a people united for the victory of the Governor come 2027.
The high-powered delegation cuts across the 26 council wards and 2 autonomous communities, comprising of traditional Prime ministers of Igboeze and Onicha Autonomous Communities, Chairmen of the 26 villages, Council leadership, Town Union Executives, Women Groups, and Youth bodies.
She added that the endorsement equally dealt a devastating blow to those opposing the Governor’s re-election bid in Onicha LGA and other parts of the State.
The SA further stressed that the endorsement of Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru for another term in office by the Clan was necessitated by the Governor’s positive socio-economic, political and humanitarian impacts on the lives of the Onicha people, both at home and in diaspora.
According to her, the Governor took time to make ensure that no stone is left unturned towards the development and economic prosperity of Onicha Igboeze Clan of the state and beyond.
“Governor Nwifuru is the Governor of everybody. He has dotted the landscape of Onicha Local Government Area with infrastructural projects for the benefit of the people. Whether you are in opposition or not, his projects will surely dot the length and breadth of your LGA, even to your Ward.
“The entire Onicha Igboeze Clan are happy with the Governor and that is the reason they decided to endorse him ahead of the 2027 general election.
“The endorsement exercise was done with one voice, one mind and one objective, which is to appreciate the Governor for what he has done for the people of Onicha Igboeze Clan for the past three years and to express support for his second term re-election bid”. She added
The Special Assistant added that with the coming together of all the key stakeholders of Onicha Igboeze Clan to endorse the Governor for 2027, the gubernatorial election of next year is already a done deal for the Governor of the state.
She further stressed that the litany of interventions by the Nwifuru’s administration, including the construction of 26 classroom blocks at Onicha Central School, the ongoing 16-kilometer Amanato-Isu Road, strategic appointments of sons and daughters of the clan as Permanent Secretaries, Special Assistants, and Commissioners, as well as inclusion in foreign and local scholarship schemes were a clear testament that Governor Nwifuru loves Onicha people and doesn’t discriminate against any Clan in the State.
“The endorsement shows that Onicha Igboeze Clan is united, together and focused towards the re-election of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, ahead of the 2027 general election.
“Since the endorsement has been done by the Onicha Igboeze Clan, it is obvious that the clan has spoken with one irreversible voice that their sole candidate for the 2027 Governorship election is no other person than His Excellency, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.”
Still on the endorsement, the SA to Governor Francis Ogbonna on Media, Ebere Ania explained that the endorsement of the Governor will further pave way for more democracy dividends for the people of Onicha Igboeze Clan in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi state.
“When you appreciate a man for what he has done, he will do more for you. Our Governor is an empowerment specialist and so, the people of Onicha Igboeze should get ready because very soon they will begin to witness and experience more empowerment schemes and other benefits from the present administration.
“They came together for good and for their collective interest of the present administration. I want to assure them that the Governor will never let them down because he is a man that keeps to his promises. He is not a politician per say, but a man that believes that people should be given what is due to them at all times.”