Ebonyi council chairmen who fail to deliver APC victory in 2027’ll be removed – Nwifuru

Vanguard News | 02-09-2026 02:22pm |

The article discusses a warning from Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru to local government area chairpersons. He stated that if they do not help the All Progressives Congress (APC) win in the 2027 elections, they will be removed from their positions. During the inauguration of the new chairpersons and vice-chairpersons, Nwifuru emphasized that these leaders would be held accountable for their party's success in their areas. He made it clear that any chairperson who does not work hard to secure votes for the APC could be replaced by a councillor. Nwifuru urged the chairpersons to prevent opposition parties from gaining support in their regions and to aim for a complete victory for the APC. He also advised vice-chairpersons to support their chairpersons and be ready to take over if needed. The governor highlighted that performing well in local government can lead to higher political positions, referencing his deputy who was previously a council chairperson. Timothy Nwachi, speaking on behalf of the new chairpersons, expressed gratitude and promised to work towards a significant victory for the APC in 2027. Overall, the message is clear: the local government leaders need to ensure the success of their party in the upcoming elections or risk losing their jobs.

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