Ebonyi Summit Endorses Anyichuks, Rejects Nwifuru's Second Term

The Ebonyi Peoples’ Political/Economic Summit 2026, held in Abakaliki, rejected calls for an automatic second term for Governor Francis Nwifuru. The summit endorsed Dr Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, known as Anyichuks, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 election.

A communiqué from the summit stated that political leadership should be determined by performance, competence, integrity, and accountability rather than incumbency. Participants expressed that the current administration had not justified another mandate.

The summit condemned intimidation against opposition and called for a political environment that respects fundamental rights. It outlined six development priorities aimed at addressing economic challenges in Ebonyi State, including fiscal transparency, economic diversification, and infrastructure expansion.

The proposals aim to tackle poverty and stimulate job creation, requiring detailed planning and sustainable financing for effective execution.