Ebonyi Govt Debunks Report of Commissioners' Arrest

The Ebonyi State Government has dismissed reports that Governor Francis Nwifuru ordered the arrest of five commissioners over delays in project delivery and breach of contracts. Chief Donatus Ilang, Chairman of the Ebonyi Executive Council (EXCO) committee on Supervision and Completion of two state housing projects, described the report as "false and unfounded".

According to Ilang, who is also the Commissioner for Border, Peace and Conflict Resolution, no commissioner was arrested, and the police and other security agencies can confirm this. He attributed the report to "fake news" and the imagination of its authors.

The controversy surrounds the 140 housing units project for the Izzo and Amaze communities, displaced by the Ezilo/Ezza Ezilo communal crisis in Ishielu Local Government Area. Ilang explained that the commissioners were informed of the governor's displeasure over the delays and resolved to take drastic actions against defaulting contractors.

The Ebonyi Police Command has also denied arresting any commissioners. DSP Joshua Ukandu, Police Public Relations Officer, stated, "We did not arrest any commissioner."

The 140 housing units project was initiated by the state government to address the housing needs of the affected communities. The government has vowed to ensure the project's completion, despite the challenges