The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has strongly refuted reports of a joint statement with a Yoruba group urging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to respect a court order restraining it from arresting former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello.
Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, emphasized that the individual who purportedly signed the statement on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths, Chimaobi Ezejiofor, is unknown to the organization. Dr. Ogbonnia described him as “a new entrant among fraudsters, charlatans, impersonators, and mischief makers who exploit the reputation of Ohanaeze Ndigbo for personal gain.”
Moreover, Dr. Ogbonnia clarified that the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council is not recognized by the official structures of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and is merely a “mischievous contrivance for illicit and immediate stomach infrastructure.”
Dr. Ogbonnia expressed disappointment that some media outlets have given credibility to these individuals, emphasizing that Ohanaeze Ndigbo has no involvement in the activities of the EFCC and is not in a position to comment on ongoing investigations.
He further denounced the “unscrupulous, duplicitous, and compromised media contractors who collaborate with transgressors and mercenaries to tarnish the image of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.” He noted that even inexperienced mischief-makers are aware that the recognized leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo are Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (President General) and Ambassador Okey Emuchay (Secretary General), with Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia as the official spokesman.
Dr. Ogbonnia reiterated that the modus operandi of the EFCC is beyond the scope of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by Chief Iwuanyanwu and that the organization has no reason to issue press releases for or against the EFCC.
Instead, Dr. Ogbonnia emphasized that the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has focused on promoting Igbo entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic development in Igbo land. CONTINUE READING
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