2027: Nwifuru’s projects make re-election sacrosanct, too busy to harass critics – Aliuna reveals 

By Godwin Okeh, Abakaliki

As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, former House of Representatives candidate for Ebonyi Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Aliuna Godwin, has declared that Governor Francis Nwifuru’s re-election is increasingly justified by his administration’s numerous infrastructural projects, empowerment programmes and developmental interventions across Ebonyi State.

Aliuna maintained that Nwifuru’s commitment to transforming the state through massive infrastructure development, human capital investment, education, agriculture, healthcare and economic empowerment has placed him in a stronger position ahead of the 2027 governorship election, insisting that his re-election should be considered sacrosanct by those who genuinely desire sustainable development for Ebonyi.

He said the governor was too occupied with the enormous responsibility of delivering democratic dividends to the people to waste valuable government time pursuing critics, intimidating social media users or harassing political opponents, describing allegations of government-sponsored persecution as claims that must be substantiated with credible evidence rather than circulated as political propaganda.

Aliuna spoke while reacting to allegations attributed to a political opponent of the governor, who reportedly accused the Ebonyi State Government of deploying security agencies and other institutions to intimidate social media users and content creators critical of the administration.

The former federal constituency aspirant described the allegations as serious but insisted that political gladiators should not resort to sensational accusations, character assassination and inflammatory narratives to advance their political ambitions. 

He challenged those making such claims to provide verifiable evidence while urging the relevant authorities to uphold the constitutional rights of every citizen.

According to him, Nwifuru’s administration has more important assignments than engaging in political distractions, particularly at a time when the governor is pursuing an ambitious development agenda aimed at repositioning Ebonyi as a competitive destination for investment, economic growth and infrastructural advancement.

He argued that the governor’s numerous projects across the state constitute a compelling justification for continuity, stressing that leadership should be assessed by tangible achievements, the quality of governance and the positive impact of policies on the lives of citizens rather than the volume of criticism generated by political opponents.

Aliuna further maintained that the administration’s investments in education demonstrate a commitment to securing the future of the younger generation, noting that improved educational infrastructure, better learning environments and opportunities for human capital development are essential foundations for building a prosperous society.

He also highlighted Nwifuru’s empowerment initiatives, employment opportunities, skills acquisition programmes and interventions for vulnerable groups, describing them as important instruments for improving livelihoods, reducing economic hardship and creating opportunities for ordinary Ebonyians to participate meaningfully in the state’s development.

On agriculture, Aliuna noted that Ebonyi’s agricultural potential remains one of its greatest economic assets, arguing that sustained government investment in farming, agricultural inputs, mechanisation and food production would strengthen the state’s economy, improve farmers’ incomes and contribute significantly to national food security.

He described the administration’s infrastructure development drive as another major reason the governor deserves continued public support, observing that roads, bridges, public facilities and rural infrastructure are critical investments that connect communities, stimulate commercial activities, improve transportation and open up previously underserved areas.

The former aspirant equally emphasised the importance of healthcare development, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, insisting that the governor’s developmental vision must be sustained to ensure that ongoing interventions translate into measurable improvements in the welfare and living conditions of Ebonyi residents.

Aliuna, however, warned political gladiators against allowing personal ambitions, political disagreements and the desperation for power to undermine the development trajectory of the state, urging them to redirect their energies towards supporting productive government policies instead of engaging in endless castigations, blackmail and unnecessary political hostilities.

He maintained that constructive criticism remains an indispensable component of democracy but cautioned that criticism must be guided by facts, patriotism and the collective interest of the people. 

According to him, those seeking to replace the incumbent governor must present credible alternative policies and demonstrate how their proposed programmes would outperform the existing development agenda.

He further challenged opposition figures to move beyond allegations and political rhetoric by engaging Ebonyians with concrete ideas on infrastructure, education, agriculture, healthcare, employment and economic transformation, insisting that political ambition without a credible development blueprint cannot constitute a convincing qualification for leadership.

The former House of Representatives candidate urged Nwifuru’s supporters, political associates, stakeholders and community leaders to close ranks behind the governor, defend his developmental record with verifiable facts and resist attempts to create unnecessary political tension. 

He also called on the governor’s critics to embrace responsible political engagement, respect democratic freedoms and place the peace and stability of Ebonyi above individual interests.

Aliuna stressed that the 2027 governorship election should not become an avenue for political vendetta, character assassination or the destruction of relationships among Ebonyians, adding that the state’s development requires continuity, stability and collective commitment. 

He insisted that Nwifuru should remain focused on delivering his campaign promises, completing ongoing projects and expanding the administration’s development programmes without allowing political distractions to derail his priorities.

He concluded that the governor’s re-election aspiration deserves serious consideration because of the developmental foundation his administration is laying across the state, maintaining that political gladiators who genuinely desire the progress of Ebonyi should support initiatives capable of transforming the lives of the people rather than spend their political capital on unproductive attacks. 

For Aliuna and other supporters of the governor, the message ahead of 2027 is clear: Nwifuru’s projects, performance and development vision should speak louder than political propaganda, while the collective interest of Ebonyi must remain greater than every individual political ambition.