The Igbo Community Association (ICA) in Abuja has firmly dismissed reports of a leadership crisis within its ranks, describing such claims as entirely false and misleading. In an official statement released yesterday, ICA Secretary General Emmanuel Chinwoke Onah reaffirmed the association’s unity under the duly elected leadership of Engr. Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, who was voted in as President-General through a transparent democratic process in November 2024.
The association clarified that recent attempts by one Eze Ibe Nwosu to appoint unauthorized individuals as ICA representatives were unconstitutional and lacked any legitimate mandate from the organization’s members. While acknowledging Nwosu’s right to form his own group, the ICA strongly cautioned against the misappropriation of its name and identity for personal agendas, warning that such actions could undermine the collective interests of the Igbo community in the Federal Capital Territory.
Addressing broader concerns, the statement highlighted the ICA’s ongoing commitment to key developmental initiatives, including advocacy for a Southeast seaport to stimulate economic growth and job creation in the region. The association also emphasized its dedication to fostering national unity through collaborative peacebuilding efforts with other ethnic communities across Nigeria.
The leadership categorically refuted allegations of financial misconduct, inviting credible authorities to review its transparent financial records. Describing the accusations as a diversionary tactic, the ICA called on all Igbo communities in Abuja, nationwide, and in the diaspora to remain united behind its legitimate leadership.
The statement concluded with an appeal to relevant authorities to address what it termed “undemocratic disruptions” threatening the association’s stability, while reaffirming the ICA’s unwavering focus on promoting unity, development, and service to both the Igbo people and the Nigerian nation at large.
