APC Achievements in Ebonyi Will Earn Tinubu Votes - Shettima

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s achievements in Ebonyi State and the federal government's visible presence in the South-East will swing votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He made this declaration in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, while speaking at a presidential rally. Shettima listed numerous investments by President Tinubu to complement Governor Nwifuru's efforts in infrastructural delivery.

Shettima mentioned that the federal government has set aside funding for renewable energy projects in eight locations across Ebonyi State, intended to power homes and businesses. Construction has begun on the renovation of housing estates to give more families decent places to live. He also highlighted efforts in human capital development, noting that thousands of people in Ebonyi State have benefited from grants under the Presidential Conditional Grants Scheme.

The Vice President also mentioned that the security situation in Nigeria has changed since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu became Commander-in-Chief more than three years ago. The Nigerian Army Recruit Training Depot in Amasiri, Afikpo North, has opened and commenced operations. Additionally, the South-East Development Commission has been established, and the South-East Vision 2050 has been launched.

Imo State Governor and Secretary of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Hope Uzodinma, said the people of Ebonyi and the entire South-East would no longer be swayed by ethnic sentiments but cast their ballots for President Tinubu. He cautioned that a vote for any opposition candidate would be a serious drawback for ongoing federal government infrastructure projects in the region.

Uzodinma emphasized the importance of obtaining a Permanent Voter's Card (PVC) and voting for APC in the upcoming election. He stated that if President Tinubu is not re-elected, all ongoing projects will stop. The governor encouraged everyone to go and get their PVC and vote massively for APC, saying that the symbol on the ballot paper is the broom.

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, spoke in the same vein, enumerating the present federal administration's presence in areas of infrastructure in his state. He said that their support for President Tinubu is not based on sentiment but rooted in evidence, conviction, and gratitude. Under the Renewed Hope Agenda, Ebonyi State has continued to receive critical federal attention.

Nwifuru highlighted that federal roads are receiving renewed intervention, educational opportunities are expanding, and agricultural initiatives are being strengthened. He expressed joy that Ebonyi State has received visible and strategic infrastructural attention under the Renewed Hope administration, addressing some of the challenges confronting the people of the South-East and Nigeria.

Key points

• The APC's achievements in Ebonyi State are expected to swing votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
• The federal government has invested in renewable energy projects and infrastructure development in Ebonyi State.
• The South-East region is no longer swayed by ethnic sentiments and will vote pragmatically for national unity.