A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has launched a scathing attack on Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, declaring that the lawmaker's current tenure will be his last in the Nigerian Senate.
Explosive Allegations on Social Media
In a post shared on his Facebook page on the night of Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Igbokwe leveled severe accusations against the senator representing Abia South. He described Abaribe as an "IPOB bandit ethnic bigot and a sponsor of evil in the South East."
Igbokwe claimed that Senator Abaribe has maintained a "grave silence" over a period of nearly 15 years while the South East region witnessed mass killings and widespread destruction. He accused the senator of being a key supporter and sponsor of groups responsible for violence in the region.
Accusations of Sponsorship and Silence
The APC leader's statement contained direct and harsh allegations. "He is IPOB, UGM, ESN and BDF sponsor and father," Igbokwe wrote, linking Abaribe to several groups active in the South East.
He elaborated on his claims, stating that while citizens were slaughtered and numerous towns and villages were sacked, Senator Abaribe chose to remain quiet. Igbokwe framed this silence as a deep betrayal of the people the senator was elected to represent.
A Political Warning for 2027
The core of Igbokwe's message was a stark political warning. He asserted that Abaribe is already positioning himself for a return to the Senate in the 2027 elections, but vowed to thwart that ambition.
"Not anymore. This is your last chance in the Senate after this dispensation," Igbokwe declared. He issued a chilling prophecy, suggesting that the blood of those killed would ultimately fight against the senator's political future.
Igbokwe urged the public not to waste time on Abaribe, concluding with a powerful statement: "You cannot continue to go to the Senate matching on the blood of our people. The blood of the hundreds of our people killed will fight you to the end."
Context of the Feud
This fiery outburst from the APC chieftain did not occur in a vacuum. It comes just days after Senator Abaribe publicly criticized the sitting government and firmly stated that he would never defect to the APC. The exchange highlights the intense and often personal nature of political rivalries in Nigeria, particularly concerning the sensitive issue of security in the South East.
The allegations made by Joe Igbokwe are grave and have sparked significant discussion online. As of now, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has not issued a public response to these specific claims. The situation continues to develop, with potential implications for the political landscape in Abia State and the wider region.
