Governor Warns LGA Chairmen to Back APC | Nigeria News

Ebonyi Governor Francis Nwifuru’s fiery warning to local council chairmen — that they’ll lose their jobs if they don’t help the APC win their areas in 2027 elections — has sparked a political firestorm. PDP’s Darlington Peter-Onwe blasted the governor, calling his remarks dangerous and a betrayal of governance principles, demanding an apology or resignation. Nwifuru, however, stood by his words, framing them as a public declaration of APC’s electoral mandate and warning opposition figures they’ll face “real threats at the right time.” The fallout echoes across the state, with critics comparing Nwifuru’s stance to Abia’s Alex Otti, who publicly apologized for education missteps — a move Peter-Onwe says Nwifuru should emulate to restore trust. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f13853d0e650937