A political commentator and indigene of Ebonyi State, Paschal Oluchukwu, has criticized Governor Francis Nwifuru for allegedly leveraging future power shift pledges to the Ezza clan as a campaign tool ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Oluchukwu responded to recent political activities involving endorsement and opposition rallies organized by the Ezza Elders Council in Onueke and the Umuekumenyi Leaders Council in Abakaliki.
He branded the governor’s commitment to rotate power to the Ezza-Ezekuna group in 2031 as a mere political gimmick, arguing that lack of personal attendance at the endorsement rally undermines the promise’s credibility.
“A physical presence at the so-called second-term endorsement rally in Onueke and a public pledge to hand over to an Ezza man in 2031 would have offered genuine reassurance to the people of Ezza Ezekuna,” Oluchukwu remarked.
The analyst further condemned the Nwifuru administration’s performance, claiming the state has seen minimal development since the governor took office. He insisted that the 2027 election should be decided based on competence, not zoning considerations.
He urged the Ezza community to remain cautious about political succession promises, emphasizing that power should be earned through democratic competition rather than relying on incumbent assurances.