10/03/2026
OFFICIAL PRESS STATEMENT
Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY)
Subject: Suspension of Convener and Associate from All Official Positions
The Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY) is a non-partisan, socio-cultural youth movement established to promote the welfare, unity, security, and the advancement of initiatives that promote the welfare and stability of Igbo-Eze North communities.
The core purpose of CINY is to serve as a collective voice for the youths and people of Igbo-Eze North by advocating for good governance, social justice, community development, and the protection of lives and property within the local government.
The constitution of CINY, under Section B, Article 2, and the CINY rule of engagements as adopted on 22nd September, 2022 clearly defines the organization as a non-partisan and non-political body. In line with this provision, all official leaders and office holders of CINY are strictly prohibited from engaging in partisan political activities while occupying any leadership position within the organization. Such activities include participating in political campaigns, publicly promoting political groups or movements, or contesting for political office while still serving in any official capacity within CINY. However, any member who wishes to pursue political ambitions is free to do so by first resigning honorably from any office they occupy within the organization, thereby maintaining the neutrality and integrity of CINY.
It is therefore with deep concern that the leadership and members of the organization announce the immediate suspension of the Convener, Mazi Solomon Chukwudi Onu and Mr. Ugwu Samuel for one year, however if still found guilty of same offences will be totally disowned. Hence they are suspended from their positions as Convener, Board of Trustees (BOT) member, Administrative member, acting Coordinator CINY North Central and all other official roles within CINY. This decision followed an internal review which established that they engaged in actions that clearly violated the constitutional provisions of the organization.
Investigations revealed that Mazi Solomon Chukwudi Onu created and actively promoted a political campaign platform known as the “Focus Movement,” and subsequently encouraged members of CINY to join the group, thereby attempting to draw the organization into partisan political activities. Furthermore, during the 2023 General Elections, he proposed that CINY should mobilize resources to purchase a political party nomination form in support of a particular aspirant, an action that directly contradicts the non-partisan principle of the organization. These actions constitute a clear breach of the constitutional provisions governing CINY and undermine the neutrality and integrity upon which the organization was founded. Consequently, he has been suspended from all official positions pending further actions that may be determined by the appropriate organs of the organization.
During the course of the investigation, a troubling development also occurred when Mazi Udoha issued threats, stating that he would descend on any individual or group gathering in the name of CINY nationwide, except for the West African branch, claiming he had no connections there but was well connected within Nigeria. Such statements are viewed as attempts to intimidate members and undermine the unity and stability of the organization. Members are therefore advised to disregard such threats and remain focused on the legitimate purpose and objectives of CINY.
Mr. Samuel Ugwu (popularly known as “Igwe CINY”), who was identified as a member of the Focus Movement, has also been suspended alongside Mazi Chukwudi Onu due to his involvement in activities considered to be a threat to the unity, stability, and constitutional principles of CINY.
The Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth wishes to reiterate the following:
1. CINY hereby dissociates and distances itself entirely from Mazi Chukwudi Onu and any of his associates. The general public is therefore advised that any activities, statements, or engagements they may undertake should not, under any circumstance, be interpreted as representing or acting on behalf of the Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY). The organization bears no responsibility or liability for any actions or representations made by them in the public domain.
2. CINY remains a non-partisan, non-political socio-cultural organization committed to the unity, progress, and development of the people of Igbo-Eze North.
3. No individual or group is above the constitution of the organization.
4. Any attempt to use the organization for political purposes or personal interests will not be tolerated.
5. The suspensions of Mazi Chukwudi Onu and Mr. Samuel Ugwu take immediate effect pending further actions that may be determined by the appropriate organs of the organization.
We urge all members across Nigeria and in the diaspora to remain calm, law-abiding, and committed to the vision and principles upon which CINY was founded.
The Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth remains resolute in protecting the integrity, neutrality, unity, and future of the organization.
Signed:
The BOT, Concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY)
Date: March 10, 2026.
