2027: God Chose Tinubu, No Coalition Can Stop Him – Ebonyi Gov
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s emergence as Nigeria’s leader is a divine arrangement.
The comment is coming even as the nation heads towards the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during the All Progressives Congress (APC) South East zonal stakeholders’ meeting held at the International Conference Centre in Abakaliki, the state capital, Nwifuru said Tinubu’s victory in 2023 defied the expectations of many because it was ordained by God.
He insisted that those who based their campaigns on religious sentiments were bypassed by divine design because God saw the heart of everyone.
The governor emphasized that no alliance formed by opposition parties can derail the president’s re-election bid, especially in the South East, citing Tinubu’s “courageous and far-reaching decisions” as key credentials for his continued leadership.
“God chose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be president of Nigeria contrary to the wishes and expectations of the opposition in 2023. God ignored others who contested on religious sentiments because God sees the heart of everybody. That is why He brought Tinubu,” he said.
He described the Tinubu presidency as divinely inspired, noting that the administration had already set in motion several economic reforms with meaningful impact on the lives of Nigerians.
According to him, Tinubu’s ability to take bold and sometimes tough decisions sets him apart as the kind of leader the country needs at this critical time.
Governor Nwifuru urged the people of the South East to remain solidly behind the president, saying continued support would ensure the region remains relevant and benefits from ongoing federal policies and programmes.
“Our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), is at home in Ebonyi State. We must be tolerant to divergent views and opinions and join Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to succeed and complete his tenure,” he added.
While acknowledging the role of constructive opposition in a democracy, Nwifuru cautioned against parochial politics that serve narrow interests.
He stressed the need for unity within the APC and expressed confidence in the leadership structure of the party in the region.
Also speaking at the meeting, the state APC chairman, Chief Stanley Emegha, reaffirmed the party’s determination to expand its influence and defeat the opposition in future elections.
He commended party members for their loyalty and resilience, urging them to continue working to strengthen the party at all levels