Ihedioha, Nwajiuba’s involvement in ADC not for selfish interest – S/East Group 

The South East Young Professionals has condemned allegations against Emeka Ihedioha, Emeka Nwajiuba, and other “noble-minded sons of Igboland” Ihedioha, Nwajiuba and others had been accused of attempting to hijack the South East structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting in a statement, Nwazuluahu H. Shield, Chairman of the group, said ordinarily such “baseless […]

The South East Young Professionals has condemned allegations against Emeka Ihedioha, Emeka Nwajiuba, and other “noble-minded sons of Igboland”

Ihedioha, Nwajiuba and others had been accused of attempting to hijack the South East structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Reacting in a statement, Nwazuluahu H. Shield, Chairman of the group, said ordinarily such “baseless tantrums, devoid of logic, history, or factual basis,” do not deserve a response.

“However, for the purpose of record, clarity, and to avoid misleading the general public, we wish to state that, Emeka Ihedioha and Emeka Nwajiuba Are Not Political Opportunists,” the association said.

“It is laughable that any serious-minded individual or group would accuse Emeka Ihedioha, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and one-time Governor of Imo State, and Emeka Nwajiuba, a former Minister of State for Education and co-founder of several Third Force platforms, of ‘hijacking’ a structure they have been painstakingly helping to build behind the scenes.

“These are men who have paid their dues—not only in politics but in the democratic struggle to reposition the South East in national discourse. Their involvement in the ADC project is not driven by selfish ambition but by a sincere desire to see the zone aligned with a credible, people-focused alternative party that will address the decades of marginalization and neglect the region has suffered.”

The group, therefore, urged the general public and stakeholders in the South East to disregard the claims.

“The South East needs serious-minded leaders—not loud-mouthed pretenders who mistake attention-seeking for activism.

“Let it be made clear: No one is hijacking anything. What is happening is that credible leaders with track records are stepping up to offer guidance, structure, and hope. Those who disagree should show their capacity and leadership pedigree—not hide behind fake ethnic advocacy.

“The time has come to build, not destroy. We urge Emeka Ihedioha, Emeka Nwajiuba, and others not to be distracted. History will vindicate the just.”