Former Youth President of Opu-Nembe, Comrade Iruo Theo, has debunked claims of leading an armed invasion into Opu-Nembe on February 15, 2023.
Recall that the chairman Council of Chiefs, Chief Ezekiel S.T Ikoli had, during a press conference, on Tuesday, in the community, alleged that Theo and others attacked the community.
But Theo, reacting swiftly to the allegations made by Chief Ezekiel Ikoli, described the allegations as ‘unfounded’.
According to Theo, Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) has been under siege since the inception of Ayerite Moses as Youth President and his regime of terror has been emboldened by Chief Ikoli who is chairman, Council of Chiefs.
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Theo, who insisted that Chief Ikoli’s claims lacked merit exonerated himself and Dr Sam Kojo from the armed invasion of Opu- Nembe stressing that Dr Kojo could not be involved in causing pain for the people of Opu-Nembe.
He stated that Dr. Kojo cherished the well-being of Opu-Nembe and the people and would think of sponsoring an armed invasion of the community.
Theo declared that the community has been turned into a militant zone and its citizens turned to political prisoners adding that electricity, water, and other social amenities have been denied the people.
He stated that a peaceful protest carried out by the women of Opu-Nembe failed to achieve the desired result as Chief Ikoli working hand in gloves with Ayerite frustrated the demands of the women and subjected them to inhuman treatment.
While accusing Ayerite of several illegal actions detrimental to the peace of the community, including destruction of people’s houses, Theo said all invitations by security agencies to the said Ayerite were rebuffed.
He claimed that Chief Ikoli out of fear has continued to shield Ayerite from the law and giving him leeway to threaten politicians.
Iruo who vowed to legitimately fight to clear his name and others mentioned in the attack said he would unmask Chief Ikoli for his complicity in the crisis ravaging Opu- Nembe with evidence.