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Francis Nwifuru, the Governor of Ebonyi State, has called on the Ikwo community to throw their weight behind the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the local government elections set to take place on July 20.
At the APC’s Ikwo LGA rally, Deputy Governor Patricia Obila, representing the Governor, made a passionate plea, urging the crowd to throw their weight behind the party in the upcoming elections.
Governor Nwifuru commended the people of Ikwo for standing firmly behind his administration and encouraged them to lend their backing to council chairman Sunday Nwankwo, fostering a united front.
Governor Nwifuru expressed his gratitude to the stakeholders and youth of Ikwo Noyo for their role in maintaining peace in the region, and revealed that his administration is actively working to resolve the long-standing boundary dispute with Abi in Cross River, with a focus on consolidating gains.
Deputy Governor Obila revealed that her office has formally lodged a complaint with the NBC, urging them to expedite the boundary demarcation process, and expressed optimism that lasting peace will soon be restored.
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She commended the Chairman for his leadership style, and effective implementation of the Governor Nwifuru People’s Charter of Needs mantra, and urged him to continue to work in synergy with stakeholders of the local government.
Speaker Moses Odunwa, on his part, urged the people to continue to support the ruling party.
Also speaking, the State APC Chairman, Stanley Okoro Emegha, commended Ikwo for mobilising for the party and called on other council chairmen to emulate Ikwo.
Emegha, who urged the people to vote for the APC during the council election on July 20, said: “Ebonyi State democracy is working, the government is working, and APC is working for the development of the people. Ebonyi is a progressive family, and I enjoin other parties to join the progressive body.”
Sunday Nwankwo, the council chairman, in his remarks, said he would carry the mandate of the Governor with sanctity and thanked the people for their support.
