A prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mazi Moses Idika, who also serves as a factional National Ex-Officio member, has refuted growing demands for Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii to relinquish his 2027 governorship ambition in Ebonyi State based on zoning arguments. Idika asserted that Odii, a well-known businessman and philanthropist, remains a viable contender for the position.
Idika pointed out that Ebonyi State has never adhered to strict zoning rules for the governorship seat. Since 1999, candidates from all three senatorial districts—Ebonyi North, Central, and South—have regularly contested elections, making any insistence on zoning both baseless and unconstitutional. He emphasized that no legal statute bars any qualified individual from vying for the office, and that the electorate should have the final say through their votes.
Rather than engaging in what he termed an “imaginary zoning system,” Idika urged supporters of Governor Francis Nwifuru’s potential re-election to highlight tangible achievements under the current administration. He criticized the state government for failing to tackle key developmental issues, while expressing confidence that Odii would present a compelling alternative focused on investment, industrial growth, and economic revitalization.
Idika described Odii as a patriotic leader genuinely committed to enhancing the welfare of Ebonyi citizens and unlocking greater economic prospects for the state. He concluded with a firm declaration: “Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii will contest, he will win, and Ebonyi people will be happy again.” This statement comes amid heightened political maneuvering and alliances in Ebonyi as the 2027 general elections draw closer.