EBONYI STATE MUST NOT BECOME A SAFE HAVEN FOR CRIMINAL GATHERINGS

TO:
• The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State
• Inspector General of Police
• Director-General, DSS
• Director-General, NIA
• Commissioner of Police, Ebonyi State
• Director, DSS Ebonyi State
• Nigeria Hotel Association, Ebonyi Chapter
• General Public & Press

DATE: August 5, 2025

We, the Concerned Elite Citizens of Ebonyi State*, urgently raise alarm over a planned criminal gathering scheduled to hold from *August 7–10, 2025, right here in Abakaliki* under the cover of a so-called “NBM Convention” At the center of this gathering is Ese Kakor, a well-documented fugitive, whose activities and violent cult-linked reign have been *publicly condemned across multiple Nigerian states.

WHO IS ESE KAKOR?

Mr. Ese Kakor otherwise known as Olorogun is a fugitive and the leader of the dreaded Black Axe Confraternity with an extensive history of criminal associations and indicting reports linking him to:

• Political manipulation through cult influence
• Use of police intimidation against citizens
• A breakdown of unity and peace in Edo and Delta States
• Being declared wanted by the Edo State Government

THE NEW THREAT TO EBONYI STATE

This individual is now attempting to stage a major gathering of his criminal loyalists in Remeritona Hotel and Suites, Abakaliki. What is most worrisome is that he is being allegedly aided by:

• Fidelis Nwifuru – Brother to the Governor of Ebonyi State
• Chika Nwangele – Special Adviser to the Governor on Security
• Dan Nwadu – Director of Revenue Services

If this intelligence is correct, then these actors are knowingly enabling a dangerous criminal enterprise in our state. We call for an immediate investigation and urgent executive intervention from the Governor to halt this descent into lawlessness.

WARNING TO HOTELS AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES

Beyond Meritona Hotel, we have credible intelligence on *the list of sub-hotels already booked by attendees of this criminal gathering, which we publish below as public notice:

1. Monabliss Hotel– 40 rooms
2. Blossom Height – 15 rooms
3. Fiesta Hotel– 11 rooms
4. San Diego Hotel – 50 rooms
5. Franklin Hotel– 25 rooms
6. Menok Hotel – 9 rooms
7. Ryan Hotel – 30 rooms
8. Geneza Hotel – 10 rooms
9. Clevero Hotel – 30 rooms
10. Virginland Hotel – 35 rooms
11. Woodcrest Luxury & Suites – 5 rooms

We hereby warn all the listed hotels and any other establishment that allows their premises to be used for this gathering: you may be held liable if any crimes, violence, or cult activities occur during or after the event.

This is not just a moral matter; it is a national security concern. Failure to heed this warning may lead to closure, license suspension, or further scrutiny from national and international law enforcement bodies

OUR DEMAND TO GOVERNMENT AND SECURITY AGENCIES

We demand:

• Immediate cancellation of the planned gathering
• Surveillance and monitoring of the listed venues
• Prosecution of all enablers, no matter their status
• Clear directive from the Governor distancing the state from this act of sabotage

We refuse to allow our state, a land of peace, intellect, and growth, to become a refuge for fugitives and cult commanders*. This is a defining moment for Ebonyi State leadership.

Let it be known: if blood is spilled, the blame will lie with those who stood by in silence*.

Signed:
Concerned Elite Citizens of Ebonyi State
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria