The Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) candidate for the Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Godwin Aliuna, has withdrawn from the race, citing the need to promote peace, progress and development in Ebonyi State.
Aliuna, who announced his decision after extensive consultations with his constituents, political associates and prominent stakeholders across the state, said the broader interest of Ebonyians must take precedence over individual political ambition.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the politician said the decision was not an easy one, given his commitment to the people of Ebonyi/Ohaukwu and his desire to provide purposeful, effective and people-oriented representation at the National Assembly.
He said his decision follows a careful assessment of the prevailing political circumstances in the state and the views and expectations expressed by constituents and stakeholders during the consultations.
Aliuna, however, stressed that his withdrawal from the 2027 contest would not diminish his commitment to the people, noting that his political aspiration has always been driven by the desire to contribute to the development of the constituency through effective representation, legislation, empowerment and strategic interventions.
According to him, his development agenda for Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, includes massive investment in infrastructure, particularly roads and rural connectivity, as well as provision of potable water through boreholes and other projects capable of improving the quality of life of residents.
He also identified agriculture, education and human capital development as key areas requiring urgent attention, saying an agricultural revolution could empower farmers, create employment, generate wealth and reduce poverty among rural communities.
The DLA candidate expressed concern over poverty, unemployment and economic hardship confronting families in the constituency, stressing that the challenges required urgent, innovative and sustainable interventions from all levels of government.
He said young people must be equipped with relevant skills and provided opportunities to secure meaningful employment, establish businesses and become productive contributors to the economic growth of Ebonyi State.
Although he expressed confidence that the DLA and its support base were capable of winning the 2027 elections, Aliuna said he has chosen to step aside “for the sake of peace” and in recognition of the peace-building efforts of Governor Francis Nwifuru.
He said political contests should not become sources of division, bitterness or instability, insisting that the collective interest of Ebonyians should remain greater than individual political ambitions.
Consequently, Aliuna announced that he would mobilize his loyalists, supporters and people of Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency to support Nwifuru in the 2027 governorship election, saying the governor had demonstrated commitment to the interests of the people.
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He appealed to his supporters who might feel disappointed by the decision to remain calm, patient and hopeful, assuring them that his political journey was not over.
Rather, Aliuna said he would use the period to regroup, strengthen his political structures and deepen engagement with the people ahead of the 2031 general election, when he intends to return to the political contest with renewed determination.
He also urged Nwifuru to remain focused on delivering greater dividends of democracy, particularly in the areas of employment, infrastructure, education, healthcare, agricultural transformation and empowerment.
