Nigerian governor threatens to remove council chairmen if APC loses in their areas by 2027

A Nigerian governor has threatened to remove local government chairmen if the APC loses in their areas in the 2027 elections, raising concerns about LG autonomy and executive overreach. The threat signals potential political interference in local governance and could escalate intra-party tensions. The statement is reported by Premium Times, with no direct quote or corroboration from the governor's office.