Major political stakeholders of Ezza South local government area of Ebonyi State have endorsed Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State for a second tenure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement came at the first local government chapter unveiling of the Francis Frontiers (F-F) movement in Ezza South aimed at projecting the good works of the governor and ensuring his reelection held at the weekend.
Among the stakeholders who graced the event included Hon. Christian Usulor (State Chairman of F-F), Senator Ken Eze representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial zone (Event Chairman), the National Patron of F-F and CEO Esthington Group, Dr. Darlington Ugota, CEO Chubyzion Industries Ltd, Chief Chibuike Orogwu (Baby Oku), Chief Ndubuisi Nwokwu (Ndumore oil and gas) and a host of others who came enmasse to showcase their support for F-F and governor Nwifuru.
Chairman of the occasion, Senator Ken Eze, in his remark, commended the initiators and pledged his support to the course; and noted that Governor Nwifuru, in two years, has performed well and deserves a second tenure.
"This is a beginning of a process, and our people will be the major beneficiary. Because the national chairman is from Ezza South, I urge you to support the movement for a better Ebonyi State and Ezza Nation," he said.
The Ezza South Coordinator, of F-F,High Chief Celestine Ekechi Kojos, noted that Governor Nwifuru's proactiveness in the restoration of peace in crisis-prone areas in the state, his infrastructural display, and his willingness to carry everyone along were the bedrock for the endorsement.
Chief Ekechi Kojos who is also a Member, Governing Council, Federal College of Education, Keana, Nasarawa State, said the major objective of the movement was to champion and promote the governor’s transformational leadership.
He emphasised that Francis Frontiers (F-F) is more than just a political group, saying, "It is a vision for a better Ezza land and Ebonyi State."
He praised the governor’s achievements in infrastructural development, healthcare improvements, educational reforms, and peace-building initiatives, including the creation of autonomous communities and the construction of over 20 kilometres of roads in crisis-affected areas like Ezilo.
He expressed confidence in the governor’s re-election bid come 2027, describing him as a “performing governor who has earned the people’s trust”.
The keynote speaker at the event and President, Ezza General Assembly, Chief Emmanuel Chukwu, lauded the achievements of Governor Nwifuru and described him as a leader who brings hope and progress even in the face of challenges.
He urged citizens to support the movement to ensure the continuation of the governor’s good work.
The national Chairman of F-F, Chief Chris Usulor, commended the Ezza South leadership of F-F for what he described as a beautiful outing and noted that F-F was determined to mobilise total support for the Governor across the LGAs of the State and beyond.
Lending his voice, the National Patron of the organisation, Dr Darlington Ugota, represented by Barrister Ifeanyi Nworie, commended the leadership ingenuity of Governor Nwifuru, which he said was deserving of the total support of all and sundry.
Chief Ugota assured that he was committed to supporting the activities and programmes of F-F, provided it remains committed to its primary objective, which is to mobilise support for the Governor.
Speaking, the Chief Executive Officer of Chubyzion Industries Ltd, Chief Chibuike Orogwu (Baby Oku), represented by Barrister David Elom, assured of his total support for the group in its bid to galvanise support for the Governor's re-election.
On his part, the Ezza South Patron of F-F, Chief Ndubuisi Nwokwu (Ndumore), thanked the group for appointing him the Patron in Ezza South and assured them of his total support to enable the group to realise its objective.
The Traditional ruler of Ameka Community and Secretary, Ezza South Traditional Rulers Council, HRH Eze Martin Nweke, gave the group a royal blessing on behalf of the traditional rulers and assured of their total support.
Highpoint of the event was the official unveiling of the F-F Portrait in Ezza South and financial donations by the dignitaries that graced the event led by the Senator Kenneth Chukwuemeka Eze.
Our Correspondent reports that Ezza South LGA is the first Local Government to unveil the group.END//
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