Gov. Nwifuru vows to clampdown on trouble makers in APC, berates 2 commissioners who fought dirty

……vows not to handover government to any group of people that are fighting

Uchenna Okeh Abakaliki

Ebonyi state governor Francis Nwifuru has vowed to clampdown on trouble makers and those creating fraction in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, especially in Ezza north and south local government areas of the state.

He tasked defectors and those creating fraction to refrain from any act capable of causing crises or disunity in the party.

The governor, Nwifuru made this known while addressing the citizens of the state
during the funeral ceremony of late Eze Christopher Igboke Ewa, who was murdered in his house in February, 2023, that took place at Ezza North LGA.

He expressed displeasure over the alleged creation of factions by some defectors in APC, especially in Ezza South and North LGAs, adding that such action if not urgently curtailed, may be detrimental to the existing peace and unity in the party.

In his words, “those of you who just joined our party and have started forming groups, be careful”, Nwifuru warned.

Nwifuru, also cautioned two of his commissioners who were alleged to have fought dirty during a defection rally in Ezza North Council headquarter.

He however, directed the family of Late Eze Christopher Igboke Ewa to meet and nominate one person for appointment as commissioner. “The two commissioner from this place are fighting. I want you to nominate one person for me to appoint commissioner”, he said.

The governor, also warned two local government Chairmen from the area, especially in Ezza South and North, which according to him, has allegedly abandoned their duty and are going about Instigating crises, to be wary of their actions.

According to him: “Those council Chairmen that abandoned their duty and are Instigating Crises, sorry is your name” he warned.

Nwifuru further vowed that he will not hander over Government to any group of people that are fighting, stressing that former Governor, David Umahi, Chief Martin Elechi and Senator Pius Anyim will all be instrumental to chosing his successor.

Recall that they have been political unrest in Ezza South and North Council Areas in the state in recent times following the defection of some perceived political bigwigs from the Area.

The Governor however consoled the family of late traditional and vowed that his killers will not go scot-free. He enjoined the people to live in peace and stop hatred among themselves.