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Ebonyi State political tensions regarding 2027 elections

Overview

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru issued a directive to 13 newly sworn-in local government chairmen, stating that their continued tenure is contingent upon securing the state for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. During a ceremony in Abakaliki, the governor instructed officials to consolidate the party’s presence at the grassroots and take a tough stance against opposition parties.

Following these remarks, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State demanded the governor’s resignation or an apology. PDP leaders condemned Nwifuru’s comments as incitement and a threat to democratic pluralism, specifically citing his warning to chairmen that if the APC loses in certain areas, officials could be removed. The PDP argued that such rhetoric could escalate political tension and encourage violence ahead of the 2027 elections.

Entities

All Progressives Congress · Ebonyi State · Francis Nwifuru · Peoples Democratic Party

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Ebonyi State PDP demands resignation of Governor Nwifuru

    The Ebonyi State PDP has demanded Governor Francis Nwifuru apologize or resign following remarks perceived as threats against political opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Ebonyi Governor warns local chairmen to secure APC victory in 2027

    Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru warned local government chairmen they risk removal if they fail to deliver their councils to the APC in the 2027 elections.

Sources

businessday.ng · gwg.ng · newtelegraphng.com · premiumtimesng.com · thevoicenewsmagazine.com