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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The management of Legacy FM, a private radio station in Ebonyi State, has reinstated the suspended acting General Manager, Mr Odoh Godfrey Chikwere, days after he was suspended for allegedly criticising Governor Francis Nwifuru.<\/p>\n

In a statement released Monday<\/p>\n

and made available to journalists in Abakiliki, the station announced that Chikwere has been recalled and is expected to resume his duties immediately, starting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.<\/p>\n

Chikwere was initially suspended on Saturday, August 9, 2025, following reports that he made a series of remarks both on air and via social media that were perceived as criticism of Governor Nwifuru\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n

But according to the management of Legacy FM, the decision to suspend him was based on internal disciplinary concerns rather than political interference.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe management of Legacy FM 95.1, The Sound of Now, hereby suspends the acting General Manager, Godfrey Chikwere, with immediate effect, till further notice,\u201d the statement had read.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is due to unruly behaviour and disobedience to the code of conduct guiding the Legacy FM.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith such effect, he is hereby directed to hand over all the company property in his position to the next senior officer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The controversy followed a Facebook post on Friday, August 8, 2025, in which Chikwere openly criticised the state government.<\/p>\n

In the post, he accused the administration of ineffective communication and underperformance among appointees. He also claimed there was a lack of policy direction.<\/p>\n

Chikwere advised the governor to act decisively to deliver results, stating that the status quo was undermining the administration\u2019s support base.<\/p>\n

He wrote that the administration was \u201csuffering from poor communication, underperformance by his appointees, and a lack of clear policy direction,\u201d and suggested Governor Nwifuru should \u201cstep on toes to achieve results\u201d.<\/p>\n

In reaction to Chikwere\u2019s public remarks, Monday Uzor, the governor\u2019s Chief Press Secretary, issued a statement dismissing the criticisms as baseless.<\/p>\n

He also accused Chikwere of ingratitude, pointing to several contributions made by the government to the radio station.<\/p>\n

Uzor stated that Chikwere\u2019s claims were \u201cunfounded,\u201d and emphasized that the Nwifuru-led government had shown significant support to Legacy FM, including the donation of a new SUV, installation of a transformer and construction of the access road leading to the station.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. The management of Legacy FM, a private radio station in Ebonyi State, has reinstated the suspended acting General Manager, Mr Odoh Godfrey Chikwere, days after he was suspended for allegedly criticising Governor Francis Nwifuru. 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