ABAKALIKI, September 2026— Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has warned local government chairmen in the state that failure to deliver their LGAs to the APC in the 2027 general elections will cost them their positions.
The governor issued the warning during a meeting with council chairmen, stakeholders, and APC leaders in Abakaliki on Thursday.
According to Nwifuru, the 2027 elections will be a “performance test” for every political appointee and elected official in the state.
“2027 is around the corner. If you lose your LGA, you lose your job. It is as simple as that,” the governor said. “We must work hard, go back to our people, and ensure that APC wins overwhelmingly in every polling unit, ward, and LGA.”
He urged the chairmen to remain close to their constituents, address grassroots issues, and mobilize support for both the state and federal government.
Nwifuru also cautioned against internal wrangling and anti-party activities, saying anyone found working against the party’s interest would be dealt with.
The governor’s statement comes as political activities begin to pick up ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC leaders at the meeting pledged to deliver the state to the party in 2027 and commended the governor for his development projects across the 13 LGAs.
