Ebonyi APC to Adopt Tinubu as Sole Presidential Candidate for 2027

Ebonyi News

By News Desk

Prime Brief Media | June 15, 2026

ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State is set to stage a major political convergence today, June 15, 2026, at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, where party faithful, leaders and stakeholders will adopt President Bola Tinubu as their sole presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.

Works Minister David Umahi, a former governor of the state, declared on Saturday: “The South‑East people are very appreciative of President Bola Tinubu. By Monday, under the leadership of the governor of Ebonyi, we are going to demonstrate that.”

The endorsement rally is part of a broader push by the APC to solidify support in the South‑East region ahead of the 2027 polls. The party has historically struggled in the region, which has been a stronghold of the opposition. However, the Tinubu administration has made significant infrastructure investments in the South‑East, including road construction and the Enugu‑Port Harcourt Expressway rehabilitation.

Governor Francis Nwifuru is expected to lead the event, alongside other APC leaders from the state. The rally is seen as a major test of the party’s organisation and grassroots support in the region.

Political analysts note that while the APC may be gaining ground in Ebonyi, replicating this momentum across other South‑East states, particularly Anambra and Enugu, will be a much tougher challenge.

Key Facts

• Event: APC endorsement rally for President Tinubu
• Date: June 15, 2026
• Venue: Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State
• Key figure: Works Minister David Umahi
• Context: Part of APC’s South‑East strategy for 2027

The APC’s ability to make inroads into the South‑East, a region that has historically voted for opposition parties, is critical to Tinubu’s re‑election strategy. Ebonyi is the party’s strongest state in the region, but a successful rally there does not necessarily translate to broader acceptance. The real test will come in 2027 when voters across the South‑East decide whether Tinubu has done enough to earn their support.