2027 election will be about performance, not intimidation, PDP tells Gov Nwifuru

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Gov. Nwifuru

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the 2027 governorship election in Ebonyi will be determined strictly by performance and accountability, not by intimidation, propaganda or political blackmail.

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The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Jungudo Mohammed, stated this at a news conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the party was reacting to recent statements credited to Nwifuru, in which he was said to have threatened, at a recent political rally, to consume and destroy opposition elements in the state.

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Mohammed expressed concern over the governor’s alleged remark, describing it as reckless, inflammatory and a sign of desperation ahead of the 2027 polls.

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“These unfortunate statements clearly expose a governor who is increasingly troubled by the prospect of his rejection by the people of Ebonyi State in 2027,” he said.

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The PDP spokesman said rather than threatening the opposition, Nwifuru should account for state resources and explain his administration’s performance over the last three years.

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He raised questions regarding several state projects, including the N24 billion renovation of Ebonyi Airport, education and incomplete two-kilometre road projects across various local government areas of the state.

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Mohammed also sought clarification on the beneficiaries of the state’s overseas scholarship programme and alleged funds budgeted for traditional rulers’ palaces.

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He said that PDP rejected attempts by Nwifuru to drag the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, into his local political challenges.

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“The truth is that Gov. Nwifuru’s challenge is not Chief Wike; his challenge is the people of Ebonyi State who are yearning for competent leadership,” Mohammed said.

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He added that if the governor was worried about the next election, he should prepare to face the PDP governorship candidate, Dr Ifeanyi Odii, at the polls.

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Expressing concern over the safety of PDP members, Mohammed called on security agencies and civil society organisations to take note of the governor’s remarks, which he described as disturbing.

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He warned that nothing untoward should happen to any PDP supporter, leader or its governorship candidate.

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“If the governor truly wishes to ‘consume’ the people of Ebonyi State, let him do so through visible developmental projects, effective governance and tangible improvements in their living conditions,” he said.

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Mohammed, however, urged the state’s electorate to remain steadfast ahead of 2027.

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