Outrage As Ebonyi Governor Allegedly Suspends 87 Officials For Skipping Daughter’s Birthday Nigerinas React

The rumour, which gained traction on (formerly Twitter), alleged that the governor took disciplinary action against 25 commissioners and several appointees for not showing up at his child’s birthday party.

However, the Ebonyi State Government clarified that the suspension was unrelated to any birthday event.

According to Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the officials were sanctioned for failing to attend a major public event—specifically the finale of a basic school sports competition organized by the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC).

Governor Nwifuru, who was away at the time, had delegated his deputy, Patricia Obila, to represent him at the event and had instructed other senior government officials to be present. Despite this directive, a large number were absent, prompting disciplinary measures.

“This wasn’t the first time such a disregard occurred,” Uzor stated. “The image circulating online is from a private gathering hosted by the governor in July and has no connection to the officials’ suspension.”

The affected officials are suspended for one month—during which they will not receive salaries or have authority to sign any official documents.