At a mega rally in Abakaliki on Saturday, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi State announced its endorsement of Governor Francis Nwifuru of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the party’s preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The endorsement was made by APGA’s senatorial candidate for Ebonyi North, Chikaodili Ojimba, who said it follows the decision of the party’s governorship candidate, Lucy Odom, to step down from the race and back Nwifuru.
Ojimba described the move as a “significant political realignment” ahead of the 2027 general election and praised Odom and her running‑mate, Terry Alu, for their “sacrifice, trust, and commitment to the collective interest of the people.” He urged party faithful to return to their constituencies, mobilise support for Nwifuru and “shun political violence,” emphasizing that electoral victory must be achieved through peaceful engagement.
APGA candidate for the Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Tochukwu Ogalagu, called the endorsement “a practical demonstration that the progressives were working together.” He dismissed rumours of hostility between APGA and the ruling APC, describing the alliance as a strategic arrangement aimed at delivering “democratic dividends to the people.”
State chairman Chukwudi Nwankwo said the endorsement is a deliberate decision to sustain peace, unity and development in Ebonyi, and that the party will support Governor Nwifuru’s second‑term ambition in recognition of his efforts to promote political harmony.
Ms Odom explained that her withdrawal resulted from extensive consultations with party members, political stakeholders and other relevant interests. She said the decision reflects a convergence of APGA’s developmental priorities with those of the Nwifuru administration, making continued collaboration more beneficial for the state.
<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>