Emeka Nwankpa Archives - Page 3 of 15

Oct

17

2025

“Stop Politicizing Nnamdi Kanu’s Release” – Bishop Nwankpa Warns Politicians, Calls on President Tinubu to Act in Interest of National Unity

Abia State, Column, Current Events, News, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Nwankpa, Freedom, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics

Abuja, Nigeria – October 17, 2025: Renowned cleric and good governance advocate, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, has issued a stern warning to politicians across the country, urging them to refrain from politicizing the ongoing calls for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Bishop Nwankpa, who is also the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance (SEMGG), expressed deep concern over the recent development in which certain political figures are believed to have hijacked the upcoming protest scheduled for October 20, originally intended to peacefully advocate for Kanu’s release.…

Oct

08

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

INEC Leadership: Bishop Prof Nwankpa Urges Appointment of Person of Integrity as Chairman’s Tenure Ends

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsEmeka Nwankpa, INEC, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

As the tenure of the current Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has called for the appointment of a person of unquestionable integrity to head the nation’s electoral body. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Bishop Nwankpa emphasized that the selection of a new INEC Chairman must be based on competence, credibility, and impartiality, qualities he believes are essential to strengthening democracy and restoring public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. 'The appointment of a new INEC Chairman is not just…

Oct

07

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Abia State, Business, Metro, News, Opinion, Social IssuesEmeka Nwankpa, Lagos State, Metro, Opinion

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has expressed deep sympathy with the traders affected by the recent demolition of sections of the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Describing the development as a 'devastating blow' to the thousands of traders whose livelihoods are tied to the complex, Bishop Nwankpa lamented the human and economic cost of the exercise, which has left many families in distress. 'The demolition of the Trade Fair Complex has not only displaced traders, but has also disrupted the lives of countless dependents who rely on these businesses for sustenance,' he said.…

Sep

25

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

“Not Allowing Nnamdi Kanu Access to Urgent Healthcare is a Crime Against Humanity” – Bishop Prof Nwankpa Tells FG

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsBiafra, Emeka Nwankpa, Freedom, IPOB, Next Level, Nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Opinion, Politics

"Demands Release of Nnamdi Kanu for Medical Treatment” Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, the Convener of the South East Mandate for Good, has issued a strong and uncompromising demand to the Federal Government, insisting on the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to enable him access to critical medical treatment. The respected cleric and regional leader made this declaration following the recent visit by a team of independent medical experts, commissioned by the Nigerian Medical Council at the request of the Attorney General, who conducted a comprehensive medical assessment of Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility,…

Sep

19

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa Writes President Tinubu, Demands Sanction Against Abike Dabiri-Erewa Over Ethnic Hate Speech

Abia State, News, Opinion, Social Issues, Sponsoredabike-dabiri, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Nwankpa, Opinion

In what has become a growing national concern, Bishop Professor Emeka Nwankpa, the National Convener of South East Mandate for Good Governance, has penned a strongly-worded letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for immediate and appropriate sanctions against the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, over her alleged endorsement of ethnic hate speech against the Igbo ethnic group. The respected cleric and social reform advocate expressed deep disappointment over a widely circulated social media post recently amplified by Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa. The post, originally authored by another user, contained hateful and derogatory language targeted at…