The Ebonyi State Government has condemned a reported protest in Abuja against Governor Francis Nwifuru, describing the demonstration and the narratives surrounding it as politically motivated. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwah Omebeh, made the statement while briefing journalists at his office at the Old Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital, according to Vanguard. The report did not specify the protesters' grievances or the group's identity behind the demonstration.

The Ebonyi State Government has called on residents to ignore what it described as sponsored narratives, media attacks and poorly coordinated protests targeting the administration of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. According to the Commissioner for Information, the alleged distractions are orchestrated to mislead the public and undermine progress being recorded across the state, according to Tribune Online.

Ebonyi State Commissioner for Information and Communication Technology, Toochukwu Machiavelli Uzoh, has dismissed claims by critics that the state is on "auto reverse gear" under Governor Francis Nwifuru's administration. Speaking in Abakaliki, Uzoh challenged the critics to produce empirical evidence to support their assertions, according to Vanguard.

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ebonyi State Council, has urged politicians to focus on issue-based campaigns in preparation for the 2027 general elections. They cautioned against inflammatory rhetoric, character assassination, and divisive politics in a communiqué released following their congress.

Opposition members in Ebonyi State protested against Governor Francis Nwifuru over remarks made during the swearing-in of newly elected local government chairmen and deputies, according to the Daily Post. Demonstrators appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police and the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police. The blurb does not specify the exact wording of Nwifuru’s warning, turnout, location details, or any arrests.

The Peoples Democratic Party youth leader in Ebonyi State condemned remarks attributed to Governor Francis Nwifuru after a viral video reportedly showed him urging newly inaugurated local government chairmen not to allow opposition parties to win. According to Vanguard, Engr. Kalu Francis Okechukwu called the comments a threat to democratic principles and said Ebonyi’s opposition would not be intimidated.