NYCN Enugu Rallies Behind Gov. Mbah’s Youth Aide, Acusse Suspended Ex-Chairman for raising propaganda to dodge accountability

The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Enugu State Chapter, has publicly declared its unwavering support for the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Students’ Affairs over ongoing allegations involving former NYCN chairman, Comr. Ebuka Okoh.

In a strongly worded statement jointly endorsed by the Secretary General of NYCN Enugu State, Comr. Ossai Johnson Ifeanyi, and the Acting Chairman, Comr. Opu Obinna J., the youth umbrella body maintained that the allegations leveled against Ebuka Okoh are not politically motivated, but are issues allegedly backed by facts, testimonies, and internal concerns raised by members and executives of the organization.

The statement emphasized the commitment of the Enugu State Government under Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to transparency, accountability, discipline, and responsible youth leadership, while commending the Office of the Special Assistant on Youth and Students’ Affairs for what it described as its dedication to protecting the integrity of youth institutions in the state.

According to the statement, Ebuka Okoh is being accused of several acts of misconduct, including alleged financial impropriety, abuse of office, fraudulent sale of NYCN property located at the old Kenyatta Market, and deliberate misrepresentation of government interventions and support provided to youth activities in Enugu State.

The organization alleged that despite consistent support from the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah towards youth programs and structures, Ebuka Okoh allegedly portrayed such interventions as personal contributions made by him, thereby misleading members of the council and the public for personal and political gains.

NYCN Enugu further clarified that Ebuka Okoh is no longer recognized as a member of the organization, stating that he was expelled by the legitimate National Executive Council (NEC) of NYCN during a duly convened congress over allegations described as severe misconduct and actions allegedly detrimental to the integrity and objectives of the council.

The group added that any continued use of the name or identity of NYCN by the former chairman now amounts to impersonation and unauthorized representation, matters it said are already attracting the attention of relevant authorities and stakeholders.

The statement also expressed disappointment over what it described as Ebuka Okoh’s refusal to honor an official invitation from the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Students’ Affairs.

According to the youth body, rather than appear before the office to respond to the allegations and defend himself, he allegedly failed to attend the scheduled meeting, an action the organization said has further strengthened public suspicion surrounding the allegations.

“An innocent leader who has nothing to hide would naturally seize such an opportunity to provide clarifications and evidence before constituted authorities rather than evade the process entirely,” the statement noted.

Addressing the controversial leaked voice note currently circulating on social media, NYCN Enugu defended the reaction of the Special Assistant, describing it as a human response provoked by repeated acts of disrespect towards government structures and institutional coordination.

The organization argued that organizing youth-related programs within the state without involving or notifying the appropriate government office undermines administrative order and official coordination mechanisms established for youth affairs in Enugu State.

The council further accused some associates of Ebuka Okoh of allegedly attempting to weaponize the leaked audio in order to blackmail, ridicule, and discredit the Office of the Special Assistant and indirectly attack the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.

It described such actions as mischievous, irresponsible, and capable of misleading the public away from the core issues of accountability and due process.

Reaffirmation of Confidence in Gov. Mbah’s Administration

Reaffirming its position, the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, declared total confidence in the administration of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the Office of the Special Assistant on Youth and Students’ Affairs.

The organization pledged continued support for all lawful and transparent efforts aimed at ensuring justice, accountability, discipline, and the protection of the integrity of youth institutions across Enugu State.

The group also urged members of the public and stakeholders to ignore what it described as emotional propaganda and distractions circulating online, and instead support truth, due process, and institutional accountability in the collective interest of Enugu youths and responsible leadership.

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