2027: Ebonyi NDC Guber Candidate Flags off Campaign, Insists No Zoning Formula
Onyeka Nnabu
The 2027 governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ebonyi State, Sen. Paulinus Igwe Nwagu has officially flagged of his campaigns, insisting that zoning formula doesn’t exist into the state.
In his address during the flag off at his Oriuzor hometown in Ezza North local government area of the state, the Former Senator noted that since the creation of the state in 1999, zoning arrangements have never been discussed.
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He urged the people of the state to reject divisive and clannish politics and place competence, experience, capacity and collective interest of the people above narrow considerations.
The Governorship Candidate added that the general election provides opportunity for political parties and candidates to present their records, experience, leadership capacity, policy direction and development agenda before the electorate.
Nwagu said he will run issue -bssed campaign and will not engage in bitterness, violence, intimidation or personal attacks.
He urged the rulling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties to see the election as a democratic contest and not war.
Nwagu who was Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, and former House of Representatives member, said elections should be opportunities for exchange of ideas, presentation of alternative policies and democratic competition and not occasions for violence, intimidation, character assassination or unnecessary confrontation.
“I come in peace, and peace is what I seek for our dear state. As we commence the journey towards the 2027 general elections , I appeal to our party members, supporters and the entire electorate to embrace peace, tolerance and political maturity.
“Elections should be opportunities for the exchange of ideas, presentation of alternative policies and democratic competition, not occasions for violence, intimidation, character assassination or unnecessary confrontation.
“I particularly appeal to members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties to see the forthcoming general election as a democratic contest and not a personal attack on anybody’s ego or political interest”, he said.
Nwagu explained that his mission was to build an inclusive, peaceful, economically productive and prosperous Ebonyi State where every citizen has opportunity to succeed.
“I do not intend to overwhelm the people with unrealistic promises or an endless catalogue of political pledges.
“Rather, I believe in practical governance, responsible planning, measurable results and policies that respond to the realities of our time.
“Society is dynamic, and the needs of the people continue to evolve. Therefore, our government will remain responsive, innovative and committed to addressing emerging challenges”, he stated.
Nwagu, who also council chairman, declared that the future of the state should not be subjected to political assumptions or arrangements that are not firmly established in law.
“The fundamental question before Ebonyi people in 2027 should: who has the experience, competence, capacity and vision to provide the kind of leadership our state urgently needs?
“I respect the political interests and aspirations of every senatorial zone, ethnic groups, community and political bloc in Ebonyi State.
“However, I strongly believe that competence, experience and capacity should not be be sacrificed on the altar of political rotation.
“Development has no tribal identity. Good roads, quality education, standard healthcare, employment opportunities, security and economic prosperity are the common aspirations of every Ebonyi man “, he said.
Nwagu opined that NDC represents opportunity to rethink governance, correct existing shortcomings and provide a new director for the country.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 12th, 2026
