Governor Nwifuru Lifts Suspension of 81 Ebonyi Government Officials

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has lifted the suspension of 81 top government officials who were sanctioned last month for failing to attend a key government function.

In a statement released on Tuesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, Governor Nwifuru directed all affected officials to resume duties immediately.

The officials suspended on July 28, 2025 included the Attorney General, 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, 14 senior special assistants, and 24 special assistants. They were placed on a one-month working suspension without pay and were barred from signing any official documents during the period.

Among those affected were commissioners for Works, Finance, Education, Health, Information, Water Resources, Agriculture, Environment, and Arts and Culture.

The mass suspension had sparked debate over discipline and protocol within the state’s political structure. It was reportedly imposed after the officials failed to attend an important state event, which Governor Nwifuru viewed as a breach of duty.

With the suspension now lifted, the governor has signalled a return to normal governance, while observers watch for any further disciplinary measures or policy reforms that may emerge from the incident.