Nwifuru visits Tinubu after APC primary victory, reaffirms Ebonyi’s alignment with presidency

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his emergence as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election ahead of his second-term bid.

The meeting comes shortly after Tinubu was also declared the winner of the APC presidential primaries, in what the Ebonyi State Government described as a demonstration of unity, strategic cooperation, and shared political vision within the ruling party.

According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Leo Ekene Oketa, Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, the visit underscored Governor Nwifuru’s commitment to sustaining a productive relationship with the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope administration.

The statement noted that the governor’s engagement with the Presidency reflects his broader strategy of positioning Ebonyi State for increased federal presence, accelerated infrastructure development, and expanded economic opportunities.

“In contemporary governance, development naturally follows collaboration, strategic engagement, and political stability. Governor Nwifuru understands this reality and continues to position Ebonyi State for greater federal presence and opportunities,” the statement read.

The state government further stated that the presence of Ebonyi federal lawmakers during the visit reflected growing unity and coordination within the state’s political leadership.

According to the statement, while some states continue to grapple with internal political disputes and divisions, Ebonyi’s leadership has remained focused on collective progress and people-oriented governance.

The government also described Nwifuru as an emerging bridge-builder and consensus leader within the APC, noting that his ability to maintain cordial relations with the Presidency while sustaining political stability in Ebonyi has continued to attract national attention.

The statement added that Ebonyi State was already witnessing increased federal attention and infrastructural expansion as a result of constructive engagement with the centre.

It noted that the governor’s latest visit to President Tinubu represented another strategic step toward securing stronger partnerships, greater federal opportunities, and sustainable development for the people of Ebonyi State.

According to the government, Ebonyi is gradually assuming a more prominent position in Nigeria’s national development landscape under Nwifuru’s leadership, which it described as pragmatic, stable, and people-focused.