Igbo Youth Leaders Dismiss Fake Call to Arms

The Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly has vehemently dismissed reports falsely attributing a call to arms to Senator John Azuta Mbata, President General of Ọhanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The alleged statement urged Igbo youths aged 18 and above to acquire weapons to defend against suspected terrorists in the South-East, claiming an imminent war. Mazi Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu, leader of the Igbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly, condemned the claim as fake, misleading, and malicious propaganda, emphasizing Senator John Azuta Mbata's reputation as a statesman. The group called on the Nigeria===Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria===Inspector-general of police, and the Nigeria===State Security Service (Nigeria) to investigate the origin of the fake news and prosecute those responsible, highlighting its potential to threaten national peace and security in Nigeria. They also acknowledged ongoing insecurity and marginalization in the South-East while commending the Nigeria===South East Development Commission's efforts.