The Chairman, Igbo Community Assembly, Apo in Abuja, Hon. Ositadinma Patrick Nwoye, has called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, to immediately apologize to the Igbos over alleged derogatory comments against the tribe during the demolition of an Estate belonging to Prince Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu in the Territory.
The Assembly also gave Wike Seven days ultimatum to issue a public apology to the Ndigbo or face the wrath of all Igbo and the gods of Igboland.
Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Hon. Nwoye pointed out that Wike allegedly stated “why should an Igbo man be given such massive land and there and that he has dealt with Ndigbo in Port Harcourt that he will do same here in Abuja”.
He stressed that such negative comments were not in the interest of a country that is in dire need of peace and unity.
“It has come to our notice about the alleged derogatory statements of Hon Minister of Federal Capital Territory Barr. Nyesome Ezenwo Wike when he went to demolish the property of one of our illustrous sons in person of Hon. Evangelist Prince Nicholas Chukwujekwu Ukachukwu (MHR).
“Such derogatory statement is totally uncalled for and should not be swept under the carpet.
“Because we the Ndigbo are not commoners in this country Nigeria and the world at large.
“Which is why we have to address this world press conference to keep the records straight”.
“Wike should apologise to the Ndigbo for using the alleged derogatory language?
“He had said: ‘why should an Igbo man be given such massive land and there and that he has dealt with Igbos in Port Harcourt that he will do same here in Abuja.
“We want to remind him that Abuja is not Port Harcourt”.
On the demolition, Hon. Nwoye stated that there was a court order stopping the demolition of properties in the estate which the FCT Minister had violated.
“We also want to ask Barr. Nyesom Wike other fundamental questions on the said Asokoro land matter.
“Question No. 1. Was there a court order restraining the demolition?
“Question No. 2 If there was, why was it not obeyed”?
He also alleged that Wike accused Judges in FCT of selling court orders and insisted that he should apologize to the judiciary especially given the fact that he is a lawyer.
“More importantly Bar Nyesom Wike a lawyer is now telling Nigerians that judges are now selling court orders hmm!
“In a country where Nigerians relied on the judiciary in the last election.
“Barr. Wike should as a matter of urgency apologise to the judiciary.
Nigerians are fully aware that Barr.
“Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is one of the highest beneficiary of the judiciary in Nigeria”.
Hon. Nwoye presented copies of Ministerial Approvals for the Estate, as well as copies of the court order against the demolition of the estate.
“He told Nigerians that their was no ministerial approvals for the said Asokoro land but with me here is a copy of the Miniterial approvals. He (Wike) told lies.
“We also have copies of the court orders.
We also have copies of proof of service to show that he was duly served”.
The Group described Wike’s action as mere intimidation, hatred and envy for Ndigbo and called on President Bola Tinubu to call him to order.
