Nwifuru’s comment: Ebonyi opposition won’t be intimidated – PDP

Vanguard News | 08-09-2026 06:59am |

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Leader in Ebonyi State, Engr. Kalu Francis Okechukwu, has condemned remarks attributed to Governor Francis Nwifuru, describing them as a threat to democratic principles. In a viral video, Nwifuru was heard instructing newly inaugurated local government chairmen not to allow opposition parties to win in their areas, warning that non-compliance would lead to removal. He also directed the chairmen to 'deal with the opposition mercilessly.' Okechukwu described the comments as 'a dangerous assault on Nigeria's democratic foundations and a clear sign of political desperation.'

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