Protest rocks Ebonyi over Nwifuru’s warning to council chairmen
Members of the opposition in Ebonyi State have taken to the streets to protest against Governor Francis Nwifuru over remarks he made during the swearing-in of newly elected local government chairmen and their deputies. The protesters called on the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG, and the Ebonyi State Commissioner of […] Protest rocks Ebonyi over…
In Ebonyi State, members of the opposition staged a protest on Tuesday following Governor Francis Nwifuru's warning to newly elected local government chairmen and their deputies. The governor's remarks during the swearing-in ceremony in Abakaliki drew significant backlash from the opposition. They urged the Inspector-General of Police, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, and the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police to intervene on their behalf.
Nwifuru's comments, which called for the dominance of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the upcoming 2027 general elections, raised concerns among opposition leaders. The protest ensued after the governor's stern warning to the newly sworn-in council chairmen, urging them to prevent opposition parties from securing victories in their local government areas. Failure to comply, according to Nwifuru, could result in consequences for the opposition parties.
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