The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, calling on party members and stakeholders to unite behind its candidates following the conclusion of its primary elections.
The state chairman of the party, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, made the declaration in Abakaliki during a solidarity gathering organised to celebrate the emergence of former Minister of State for Health, Chief Joseph Ekumankama, as the APC flag bearer for Afikpo/Edda Federal Constituency.
Emegha urged party stakeholders in the constituency to set aside their differences and work collectively towards securing Ekumankama’s victory in the 2027 elections.
He described the candidate as a man of good character, competence and political experience, expressing confidence in his ability to attract development to the constituency.
The APC chairman said Ekumankama’s emergence reflected the collective desire of the people of Edda and commended the party’s leadership for the process that produced him.
Emegha also reaffirmed his commitment to the leadership of Governor Francis Nwifuru, whom he described as the leader of the APC in Ebonyi State. He maintained that his actions during the party’s primary process were guided by the governor’s directives and the overall interest of the party.
“Our governor remains the leader of APC in the state. As party chairman, I am expected to obey the governor at all times. So, whatever I did was in strict obedience to his directive,” Emegha said.
With the primary elections concluded, the party chairman urged members to move beyond any disagreements arising from the selection process and focus on securing victory for all APC candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
He congratulated Ekumankama on his emergence and pledged to deploy his political influence and resources towards strengthening the party’s chances in Edda Local Government Area.
The declaration signals the Ebonyi APC’s early mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party leadership emphasising unity and collective support for its candidates.
Written by Enitan Mudashiru
