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A prominent youth group in Enugu State has strongly condemned what it described as an alleged attempt to impose another woman leader within the Enugu chapter of the City Boy Movement, warning that such a move could create unnecessary divisions and trigger tribal tensions among supporters in the state.
The group, through its Youth Leader, Comrade Kingsley Ejiofor, made the position known in a strongly worded statement issued in Enugu on Thursday, where he described the development as politically irresponsible and capable of undermining the unity and credibility of the movement.
Ejiofor stated that the national leadership of the City Boy Movement had duly appointed Amb. Mrs. Amaka Nweke, a respected political mobiliser and serving Commissioner in Enugu State, as the Woman Leader of the movement in the state, stressing that the appointment remains legitimate, properly constituted, and recognised within the national structure of the organisation.
According to him, the decision of the apex leadership of the movement was widely welcomed by members who are familiar with Ambassador Nweke’s long-standing role in grassroots mobilisation and women empowerment across Enugu State.
The youth leader, however, expressed deep concern over reports that certain actors within the state chapter are allegedly attempting to introduce another woman leader despite the existence of a nationally recognised appointee.
He said such an action amounts to creating a parallel leadership structure, which directly undermines the authority of the national leadership that made the original appointment.
“Let it be clearly stated that no individual within the state structure of the movement has the authority to override or contradict a decision taken by the apex national leadership,” Ejiofor said.
“Attempting to impose another woman leader where one already exists is not only unnecessary but politically reckless. It is a direct challenge to the authority of the national leadership of the City Boy Movement.”
He further warned that political organisations thrive on discipline, hierarchy and respect for established leadership structures, noting that any attempt to disregard national decisions for personal or factional interests could weaken the movement.
Ejiofor stressed that the appointment of Ambassador Nweke was not accidental but a deliberate decision by the national leadership in recognition of her track record, influence, and mobilisation capacity among women in the political space in Enugu State.
According to him, any attempt to sideline that decision by introducing another leader is unacceptable and must be rejected in its entirety.
Beyond the internal implications within the movement, the youth leader also cautioned that such actions could generate wider political consequences, particularly in a state like Enugu which serves as a meeting point for Igbo people from across the South-East.
He noted that thousands of people from Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and Delta states have lived and worked in Enugu for decades, contributing to the social, economic and political life of the state.
Because of this diversity, Ejiofor said political organisations operating in the state must avoid actions capable of creating the perception of exclusion, marginalisation or tribal preference.
“Creating a competing leadership structure where one already exists risks sending the wrong signal and could unnecessarily deepen divisions among supporters within the movement,” he warned.
“We must be careful not to allow internal political manoeuvres to ignite avoidable tribal tensions within the Igbo nation. Enugu has always been a unifying ground for people from different parts of the South-East, and political movements must reflect that spirit of unity.”
He therefore reaffirmed that Amb. Mrs. Amaka Nweke remains the legitimate and nationally recognised Woman Leader of the City Boy Movement in Enugu State, insisting that no individual within the state chapter possesses the mandate to contradict that appointment.
Ejiofor called on members and supporters of the movement to remain committed to the authority of the national leadership and resist any attempt to introduce parallel structures capable of destabilising the organisation.
He added that if the City Boy Movement intends to maintain discipline, unity and credibility ahead of future political engagements, the decisions of its apex leadership must be respected without manipulation or interference.
“The issue before us is very clear,” he said. “A national appointment cannot be overridden by a state-level decision. Anything contrary to that principle is not leadership but political overreach.”
The youth leader urged all stakeholders within the movement to prioritise unity, discipline and respect for established structures in order to preserve the credibility and strength of the organisation in Enugu State and across the South-East.
