The Nkanu East Concern Youth, through its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ejike Valentine Nnaji JP, expressed concern over the continuous attacks by Enugu State Honourable Commissioner for Science and Technology, Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh, on the Chairman of Nkanu East Local Government Area, Hon Sydney Okey Edeh.
Comrade Nnaji emphasized that the group believes Prince Ezeh is orchestrating media assaults against Hon Sydney Edeh due to the latter’s issuance of a certificate of acceptance to Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as the ìgwè elect of Mburubu community. The National Publicity Secretary asserted that this endorsement was based on empirical evidence and the unanimous approval by Mburubu community leaders, as sanctioned by the village’s constitution.
The Concern Youth spokesperson revealed additional information, stating, “Prince Ezeh initially sponsored an attack on Hon Sydney Edeh through his PA, Rt Hon Christopher Onyima, accusing him of collecting a whopping bribe of ₦100 million Naira. This outrageous allegation was later withdrawn by the P.G Hon Emma Edeh. Hon Okey Edeh signed the acceptance letter based on empirical evidence provided by the Mburubu leaders that they unanimously endorsed Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as their ìgwè elect.”
The Concern Youth expressed bewilderment at the Honourable Commissioner’s involvement in local politics, diverting his attention from his responsibilities. Comrade Nnaji remarked, “It’s perplexing that the Hon Commissioner would leave his official duties to engage in local politics instead of acting as a father figure.”
He reportedly attempted with his group to influence the local government chairman with a cow as a bribe, which was declined. Additionally, Prince Ezeh allegedly formed his own faction within the community, raising questions about his intentions and actions, raising concerns about his ethical conduct. Furthermore, the attempt by the faction he created to bribe the local government chairman with a cow speaks to questionable practices. Forming a faction within the community adds another layer to his involvement in local politics.”
The Concern Nkanu East youth reiterated its caution to Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh, urging him to focus on his official duties and refrain from further attacks on Hon Sydney Okey Edeh. The group called for unity within the community and emphasized the importance of addressing issues through proper channels, rather than resorting to media confrontations.
The Concern Nkanu East Youth, however, seeks a resolution to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the need for responsible and ethical leadership within the community and the state at large. They also urged Prince Ezeh to collaborate with Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, the ìgwè elect of Mburubu, to advance his community and abandon the act of causing unnecessary havoc.
They also took a jibe at his group’s presentation of Chief Linus Igbudu to the council chairman as their ìgwè elect, denouncing it as a misguided move.
The stamement reads :
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Attention of the National Leadership of Concerned Youths of Nkanu East Local Government Area Drawn to Media Attacks on Hon Sydney Okechukwu
The attention of the National leadership of the Concerned Youths of Nkanu East Local Government Area has been drawn to a series of media attacks on the person of our amiable Local Government Chairman, Hon Sydney Okechukwu, orchestrated by media representatives working for Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh, the Honourable Commissioner for Science and Technology, Enugu.
These premeditated attacks stem from the alleged endorsement of Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as the ìgwè elect of Mburubu community, a man unanimously endorsed by the leaders of Mburubu.
In a blatant misuse of media platforms, media boys associated with Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh have launched relentless assaults on Hon Sydney Okechukwu. This unwarranted aggression is directly linked to the Chairman’s issuance of a certificate of acceptance to Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, based on empirical evidence and the unanimous approval of Mburubu community leaders, as sanctioned by the village’s constitution.
Prince Ezeh’s media team, through his PA, Rt Hon Christopher Onyima, initially propagated baseless accusations, accusing Hon Sydney Okechukwu of accepting a staggering bribe of ₦100 million Naira. This fabricated allegation was later retracted by the P.G Hon Emma Edeh. Hon Okechukwu signed the acceptance letter based on empirical evidence provided by the Mburubu leaders who unanimously endorsed Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe as their ìgwè elect.
The Concerned Youths of Nkanu East condemn in the strongest terms these unwarranted attacks on our Local Government Chairman. We find it deeply troubling that a serving Honourable Commissioner, responsible for Science and Technology, would resort to such divisive tactics, diverting attention from his official duties.
The alleged attempt by Prince Ezeh to influence the local government chairman with a cow as a bribe, which was reportedly declined, further raises questions about the Commissioner’s intentions and actions, casting doubt on his ethical conduct. The formation of a faction within the community by Prince Ezeh’s group adds another layer to his involvement in local politics, raising concerns about his commitment to ethical practices.
The National Leadership of Concerned Youths of Nkanu East hereby issues a strong caution to Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh, urging him to focus on his official duties and refrain from further attacks on Hon Sydney Okechukwu. We call for unity within the community and emphasize the importance of addressing issues through proper channels, advocating against resorting to media confrontations.
In conclusion, the Concerned Youths of Nkanu East seek a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict, stressing the need for responsible and ethical leadership within the community and the state at large. We call upon Prince Lawrence Ozoemena Ezeh to collaborate with Chief Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe, the ìgwè elect of Mburubu, to advance the community and desist from causing unnecessary discord.
This press release is directly communicated and signed by:
Comrade Ejike Valentine Nnaji, JP
National Publicity Secretary,
Concerned Youths of Nkanu East
