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 said Governor Francis Nwifuru will not be distracted by what it described as political theatrics, sponsored attacks and staged protests ahead of the 2027 general elections. Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebeh, made the statement in Abakaliki on Wednesday, accusing unnamed political actors of orchestrating the alleged campaigns against the governor.

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.

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 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.

Public affairs analyst Paschal Oluchukwu has called on Igbo elites in Ebonyi State to avoid politicizing cultural traditions. His statement, made on Saturday, follows recent instances where elites, particularly from Ezza, used the Okeaku New Yam Festival to convey political messages. Oluchukwu cautioned against this trend, emphasizing the importance of preserving the cultural significance of such traditions.