Ebonyi Governor Threatens to Dismiss Local Chairmen Who Lose 2027 APC Vote

During the inauguration of new chairmen and vice‑chairmen for Ebonyi State’s 13 local government areas in Abakiliki, Governor Francis Nwifuru warned that any council leader who fails to secure the All Progressives Congress’s victory in his jurisdiction for the 2027 elections will be sacked. The statement followed the formal swearing‑in of the 13 new local government chairmen and vice‑chairmen. Nwifuru’s threat signals a shift toward performance‑based accountability for local officials, tying their tenure to the ruling party’s electoral success. The move comes as the state prepares for the 2027 elections, adding a new layer of pressure on local leaders to align closely with the APC’s campaign objectives.