According to the statement, Senator Mbata is a renowned statesman and patriot with impeccable character and an outstanding track record, urging the public to disregard the false report and always verify sensitive information before sharing. And we hereby categorically state that our Leader and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide did not and can never issue such a call for arms. “The Leader of the Igbo sociocultural and political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta Mbata, is a renowned statesman and remarkable Patriot with impeccable character and outstanding track record. “Nevertheless, this is a matter of National Security, and cannot be swept under the carpet. He said the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide never made such infernal statements, never issued any “satanic” call to arms and never authorised any such “demonic” publication.

Source: Punch February 08, 2026 20:23 UTC