Group Raises Alarm Over City Boy Movement Leadership Crisis, Calls for Respect, Due Process

By Ukpa Ewa

The Southeast Resilience and Support Group (SERSuG) has expressed concern over the ongoing leadership dispute within the Enugu chapter of the City Boy Movement, warning that the situation could create unnecessary tension if not properly addressed.

In a statement issued by the group coordinator, Prince Chris Azor, SERSuG criticized the reported attempt to introduce a parallel woman leader in Enugu State despite the earlier appointment of Ambassador Mrs. Amaka Nweke by the national leadership of the movement.

According to the group, setting aside a nationally recognized appointment through local manoeuvres could weaken discipline within the organization and create avoidable conflict among members.

SERSuG noted that Ambassador Nweke’s appointment as Woman Leader for the Enugu chapter had been widely accepted by members who are familiar with her record in grassroots mobilization, women advocacy and political organization in the state.

The group further warned that creating parallel leadership within an existing structure could fuel internal power struggles and send the wrong signal about the movement’s commitment to fairness and organizational order.

Calling for restraint, SERSuG urged stakeholders to respect due process and maintain discipline within the movement in order to preserve unity and credibility.

The group also appealed to the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, as well as respected elders and opinion leaders in the South East to intervene and help prevent the situation from escalating.

SERSuG further called on the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and other South East governors to encourage dialogue among the parties involved to ensure a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

At the national level, the group also urged the ruling All Progressives Congress to ensure that support groups operating around its political structures maintain discipline and respect established processes.

SERSuG stressed that unity remains one of the greatest strengths of the Igbo nation, warning that internal rivalries and narrow interests could weaken the region collective voice if not properly managed.