From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Ohanaeze Youth Forum Abuja has charged eminent elders in the South East, to intervene in the lingering rift between Cletus Ibeto and Daniel Chukwudozie.
Members of the Forum, Ichie Akuazaoku, and Ashimole Nwagbara Eke, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, lamented that it was unfair that two sons of the South East were in a battle that is detrimental to the region.
However, Akuazaoku and Nwagbara complained about the “recent campaign of calumny and use of apparatus of the Economic and financial crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass a foremost Nigerian national (Ibeto) a remarkable personality of honour and character.”
They called on the judiciary to ensure a fair and just resolution, considering the legal complexities and the implications of the case on Ibeto’s reputation and good will built over decades.
“The Ohaneze Youth Forum Abuja stand in support of Chief Dr. Cletus Ibeto CON and without reservations condemns in a strongest terms the recent campaign of calumny and use of apparatus of the Economic and financial crimes Commission (EFCC) to harass a foremost Nigerian national, a remarkable personality of honour and character.
“A renowned business entrepreneur of international standards who has empowered many and lifted thousands of Nigerians out of poverty.
“This philanthropist whose businesses span a wide spectrum of engagements and respected cum illustrious double national Honour awardee namely; OON and CON,” they said.
“The Ohaneze Youth Forum Abuja calls on all parties involved, as Igbo sons and elites, to show good examples by sheathing their swords and allowing peace to reign.
“We implore the judicial system to ensure a fair and just resolution, considering the legal complexities and the implications of the case on Chief Dr. Cletus Ibeto’s reputation and good will built over decades.
“In conclusion, we stand firmly in support of Chief Dr. Cletus Ibeto, an industrious and impeccable character, and we believe in the sanctity of justice to prevail in this matter.
“We further call on Sir Daniel Chukwudozie an illustrious son of Igbo land, to allow elders of our land to intervene and find a mutually beneficial out of court settlement.
“Two eminent sons of ala igbo cannot be allowed to continue this naked dance as if there are no red cap elders in the entire igbo land with corresponding wisdom to find peace and restore brotherhood between these two brothers,” they added.