Senator Nwebonyi and Dr. Oby Ezekwesili,
The Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in the Diaspora (AEISCID) has issued a stern warning to Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, over his controversial remarks and actions in the ongoing scandal involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
In a strongly worded statement released in Abuja on Tuesday, the group’s President (Worldwide), Paschal Oluchukwu, condemned Nwebonyi’s behavior, calling it “un-parliamentary, unwholesome, and unbecoming of a legislator by every known standard.”
Oluchukwu criticized the Senator for his repeated media appearances and verbal attacks on individuals calling for a full investigation into the sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President.
He argued that Nwebonyi’s defense of Akpabio reflected a fundamental misunderstanding of his duties as a lawmaker.
“We have watched, read, and listened with deep concern to the heedless outbursts of one of our sons, Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi,” the statement read.
“It is both shocking and embarrassing that an ordinarily distinguished senator would resort to verbally attacking respected Nigerians, including Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and the character of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, in a desperate bid to shield the Senate President from public scrutiny.”
The group initially considered remaining silent but was prompted to speak out due to Nwebonyi’s ongoing “media umbrages,” which, they said, reflect poorly on Ebonyians as a whole.
“For whatever it is worth, Senator Nwebonyi’s outbursts in defense of the accused—almost crying more than the bereaved—leave much to be desired. He has carried himself in a manner that brings shame to his office and ridicule to Ebonyians as a whole,” the statement continued.
AEISCID further questioned Nwebonyi’s abandonment of his legislative duties, accusing him of reducing himself to a “bag-carrying thug” for a colleague who is “merely ‘first among equals.’”
“What has been promised or offered to Nwebonyi that has made him reduce himself—and by extension the image of Ebonyi—to such an undignified level? His name-calling, limitless defenses, and unprovoked attacks on those lawfully demanding accountability and condemning the suspension of Senator Natasha are disgraceful,” Oluchukwu added.
The group also raised concerns over rumors suggesting a political deal related to the 2027 governorship race in Ebonyi State.
It is believed that Nwebonyi may have been “tipped” by the ruling party to replace the incumbent governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru—a possibility the group firmly rejected.
“Ebonyi cannot continue to be governed by the worst among us, even under the guise of zoning or equity. With his conduct in the 10th National Assembly, Senator Nwebonyi has already disqualified himself from any such consideration,” AEISCID stated.
The group concluded by urging constituents in Ebonyi North to begin a recall process if the senator continues down what they described as a “disgraceful expedition.”
“Enough should be enough,” the statement declared.
