Unmasking Deceitful Claims Surrounding Murders in the Southeast - Igbokwe
In a controversial statement made on his official Facebook and Instagram pages, Joe Igbokwe, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and Lagos State aide, has accused Ndi Igbo of being responsible for the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria’s South-East rather than Fulani herdsmen.
Igbokwe's statement, posted on July 31, 2025, dismisses widespread claims blaming Fulani herdsmen for the killings and kidnappings in the region. He describes the violence as "Igbo killing Igbo," accusing the Igbo community of destroying their own land and wrongly attributing the blame to Hausa/Fulani herdsmen.
This statement comes amid recent spates of deadly violence in the Southeast, especially in states like Imo and Anambra, including high-profile incidents such as the abduction and murder of prominent Anambra businessman Ifesinachi Onyekere, widely known as "Fish Magnet."
Igbokwe is known for his outspoken stance criticizing separatist movements and insecurity issues in the Southeast. His remarks position him within a broader political context where he exonerates Fulani herdsmen from the current violence.
Reactions to his comments have been mixed, sparking controversy given the sensitivity around ethnic security narratives in the region. The discourse reflects ongoing debates about the root causes of Southeast insecurity and internal community responsibility versus external blame.
In a separate post, Igbokwe also praised Okey Ralph Nwosu, a founding member and long-serving national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for his hard work and dedication to the party. He described Nwosu as the "luckiest man in this ADC Coalition" due to his long-term struggle with the party.
The ADC is a political party in Nigeria and a division of Polance Media Inc. In a surprising development, a coalition of opposition figures in the country has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their platform to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. The exact composition of this coalition is not detailed in the retrieved results.
[1] Sahara Reporters, "APC Chieftain Blames Igbos for Southeast Insecurity," July 31, 2025. [2] The Cable, "Igbokwe: Igbos are Destroying Their Own Land," July 31, 2025. [3] Vanguard, "Fish Magnet: Kidnapped Anambra Businessman Found Dead," July 31, 2025. [4] Premium Times, "Igbokwe: Igbos are Killing Igbos, Not Fulani Herdsmen," July 31, 2025. [5] Punch, "Igbokwe: Igbos Should Stop Blaming Fulani Herdsmen," July 31, 2025.
- The controversial statement made by APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe, a Lagos State aide, and prominent figure, accused the Igbo community of being responsible for the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria's South-East, contradicting widespread claims that blamed Fulani herdsmen.
- His statement, posted on July 31, 2025, on his official Facebook and Instagram pages, described the violence as "Igbo killing Igbo," accusing the Igbo community of destroying their own land and wrongly attributing the blame to Hausa/Fulani herdsmen.
- In the midst of recent spates of deadly violence in the Southeast, particularly in states like Imo and Anambra, including high-profile incidents such as the abduction and murder of prominent Anambra businessman Ifesinachi Onyekere, Igbokwe's comments exonerate Fulani herdsmen and leans towards an internal community responsibility for the insecurity.
- The discourse around the root causes of Southeast insecurity has heated up following Igbokwe's controversial statement, reflecting ongoing debates about who is accountable for the security crisis in the region.
- Reactions to Igbokwe's comments have been mixed, sparking controversy given the sensitivity around ethnic security narratives in the region and the impact it could have on the ongoing policy and legislation discussions surrounding war-and-conflicts, crime-and-justice, and general-news.
- Interestingly, Igbokwe also praised Okey Ralph Nwosu, a founding member and long-serving national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for his hard work and dedication to the party, describing him as the "luckiest man in this ADC Coalition."
- In a surprising development, a coalition of opposition figures in Nigeria has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their platform to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, putting the party in the center of the political arena, along with car-accidents and other topics like politics.
