Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru tells the newly sworn-in chairmen of the state’s 13 local government areas to “show no mercy” to opposition parties as Nigeria moves toward the 2027 general elections.
Nwifuru delivers the directive during the chairmen’s inauguration at the Christian Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki. He links the instruction to expectations that the chairmen deliver governance and development in their areas, strengthen the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and avoid complacency. Both outlets report that he also warns that underperformance could lead to removal, while his administration monitors the chairmen’s conduct and results.
The two reports align on the governor’s language and the setting of the announcement, with Nigerian Eye adding that the governor frames the issue alongside performance expectations and potential consequences if he secures a second term. Daily Post Nigeria presents the same core message about opposition parties and the charge to the chairmen.
