ESE KAKOR WAS REMOVED FROM OFFICE, DECLARED AN IMPOSTOR BY COURT TWO YEARS AGO - Otunba Fola Ogunmefun, NBM of Africa President declared*

ESE KAKOR WAS REMOVED FROM OFFICE, DECLARED AN IMPOSTOR BY COURT TWO YEARS AGO - Otunba Fola Ogunmefun, NBM of Africa President declared The Neo - Black Movement of Africa (NBM) has distanced itself from a recent live interview by an expelled member of the group, one Ese Chukwudi Kakor and Kevin Agboko self acclaimed President and Secretary of the organisation respectively. Ese Kakor was said to have been removed from office in 2023 due to breach of the organisation constitution, corruption, causing disunity and dictatorship. In a statement issued and signed by the National President of NBM of Africa, Otunba Fola Ogunmefun, the group said " the leadership of NBM of Africa Worldwide, under the authority of the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the outcome of the Lekki Convention 2023, wishes to officially dissociate the Movement from the public statements and actions of Mr. Ese Kakor, who no longer holds any leadership role within the organisation" The press statement becomes imperative due to "widespread backlash and misrepresentation of the organisation’s values during an Arise TV interview where Mr. Kakor and a self-proclaimed secretary made inflammatory claims regarding the organisation’s involvement in Edo State political affairs and infrastructure development". Thus, NBM of Africa distance herself from all baseless political accusations while it affirms support for lawful governance. It could be recalled during the televised interview that Mr. Kakor accused the Edo State Government of using NBM-affiliated individuals as political thugs— "a claim we firmly reject as false and damaging". He further claimed that NBM had undertaken school renovation projects within the state without producing any proof or government-backed authorisation, prompting a swift and firm rebuttal from the office of the Edo State Governor, which warned of legal consequences for misrepresentation. Otunba Fola Ogunmefun stated that "NBM of Africa is a Non-partisan, Pan-Africanist socio-cultural organisation rooted in justice, discipline, intellectual development, and humanitarian service. "We do not associate with any acts of violence, criminality, or cult-related activities. And we do not endorse any false or unauthorized public relations stunts that mislead the public or undermine government authority". " The general public and media outlets are hereby informed that Mr. Ese Kakor was officially removed from office by the BOT after multiple constitutional breaches. His tenure was declared null and void, and the court has since affirmed the Lekki Convention, which ushered in the current legitimate leadership structure led by my humble self, Otunba Fola Ogunmefun, as the National Head, and Dr. Eweka as the National Chairman" . the statement added The group president Otunba Fola Ogunmefun opined that "Any attempt by Mr. Kakor or his associates to speak or act on behalf of NBM constitutes a fraudulent misrepresentation and a violation of court orders." "NBM of Africa fully aligns with the anti-cultism stance of the Edo State Government led by Governor Monday Okpebholo. We support the constitutional duty of every state government to secure life and property" However, "we believe strongly in diplomatic engagement, not confrontation. As such, the current leadership is preparing a formal communication and clarification brief to be submitted to the Edo State Government, reaffirming our commitment to peace, lawfulness, and positive youth empowerment" Otunba Fola Ogunmefun said " We condemn in totality any act or utterance that has painted the organisation in a bad light or put its members at risk of government sanction. We appeal to the government to distinguish between the authentic leadership and those acting outside the law for personal gains" The group make a passionate appeal to the media "We respectfully urge bloggers, media outlets, and the wider public to verify the authenticity of any public statement claiming to originate from the NBM of Africa. Only messages from this office, as duly recognized by the BOT and in accordance with the constitution, should be accepted as official communication" "NBM of Africa is undergoing deep internal restructuring and is committed to restoring the dignity, discipline, and democratic values that once made it an exemplary body. Our movement must not be destroyed by individual ego, ambition, or criminal misrepresentation. We reaffirm our support for the fight against cultism, criminal violence, and disinformation in all its forms. As law-abiding citizens and patriots, we will continue to work within legal and democratic frameworks to uplift the organisation, the community, and our nation" . Otunba Fola Ogunmefun gave out officialnbmleadership@gmail.com as the group official Email, and for Press Inquiries, Confirmations or Official Statements