2027: Ebonyi Breaks Silence Over Claims of Growing Tension Between Wike and Nwifuru

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The Ebonyi State Government has dismissed suggestions that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can create a division between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and Governor Francis Nwifuru.

According to the government, both factions of the PDP have been attempting to gain political advantage by misrepresenting remarks made by Governor Nwifuru during the June 15, 2026 endorsement rally for President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates held at the Abakaliki Township Stadium.

The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, made the position of the government known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abakaliki.

Omebeh insisted that Governor Nwifuru never threatened Wike at any point during the event, contrary to claims contained in statements by the PDP and reports circulated by some media organisations.

“The attention of the Ebonyi State Government has been drawn to press statements by the national leadership of the two factions of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as well as reports in some sections of the media, concerning remarks made by His Excellency, the Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, during the endorsement of President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates for the 2027 general elections held on June 15, 2026, at Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki.

The State Government hereby makes the following clarifications: “at no time did His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, issue any threat against the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Barr. Nyesom Wike.

“In his speech at the event, the Governor only cautioned some opposition elements who are fanning the embers of crisis in the state and spreading fake news and propaganda in the name of His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Wike, to desist from such acts.

“The word “consume” used by His Excellency was a metaphorical expression indicating that those involved in such acts would face the full weight of the law if they fail to retrace their steps.

“Their Excellencies, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru and Barr. Nyesom Wike, maintain mutual respect. As such, Governor Nwifuru has no reason whatsoever to make any uncomplimentary remarks or threats against Barr. Nyesom Wike.

“The attempt by the two PDP factions and some paid media hirelings to twist the Governor’s speech for selfish reasons and to create a rift between both leaders is uncalled for and should be discountenanced,” Omebeh said.

The commissioner further advised the PDP to channel its energy toward resolving its prolonged internal disputes, which he said have severely weakened the party, instead of criticising the administration of Governor Nwifuru.

He argued that a political party struggling to address its own internal challenges lacks the credibility to pass judgment on governance and public administration.

“On the attempt to cast aspersion on the Governor and government of Ebonyi State by one of the PDP factions, we wish to counsel the party to be more concerned about resolving the numerous crises plaguing the party, which have rendered it almost non-existent, than commenting on the performance of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s administration.

“A party that has been unable to resolve its internal crisis for years lacks the moral rectitude to comment on governance issues.

“The two PDP factions are almost non-existent in Ebonyi State and pose no threat to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming general elections.

“The people of Ebonyi State remain in full support of His Excellency’s administration and will reaffirm this support with their votes in 2027. Opposition elements seeking relevance through fake news and propaganda should be prepared to face the law.

“The Ebonyi State Government maintains that any attempt to create an imaginary misunderstanding between Their Excellencies, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru and Barr. Nyesom Wike, will fail like a pack of cards”, the Commissioner said.

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