The Former Youth President of Opu- Nembe, Comrade Iruo Theo has debunked claims of leading an armed invasion into Opu-Nembe on February 15th 2023.

The Chairman Council of Chiefs, Chief Ezekiel S.T Ikoli had during a press conference on Tuesday in the community alleged that Theo and others attacked the community

Theo, reacting swiftly to the allegations made by Chief Ezekiel Ikoli described the allegations as unfounded.

According to Iruo, Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri), has been under siege since the inception of Ayerite Moses as Youth President and his regime of terror has been emboldened by Chief Ikoli who is chairman, Council of Chiefs

Iruo, who insisted that Chief Ikoli’s claims lacked merit exonerated himself and Dr Sam Kojo from the armed invasion of Opu- Nembe stressing that Dr Kojo could not be involved in causing pain for the people of Opu- Nembe.

He stated that Dr Kojo cherished the well being of Opu-Nembe and the people and would think of sponsoring an armed invasion of the community.

Iruo declared that the community has been turned into a militant zone and its citizens turned to political prisoners adding that electricity, water, and other social amenities have been denied the people.

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