By ZAKAA LAZARUS, ABUJA
Jude Ndukwe, a man with a long track record of falsehoods, contradictions, and outright hypocrisy, has once again shown his true colors.
In his latest rambling attack on Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), Ndukwe attempted to paint his former benefactor as an enemy of the Igbo people.
But this shameless diatribe is not only dishonest but also reeks of ingratitude, selective amnesia, and a desperate attempt to remain politically relevant by playing the ethnic victim card.
A History of Lies and Misinformation
Jude Ndukwe has never been a stranger to misinformation. His past is littered with baseless claims, deliberate distortions, and outright falsehoods designed to mislead the public and manipulate emotions. In 2017, he falsely accused government officials of secretly funding the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a reckless claim that had no credible evidence but was deliberately designed to stoke ethnic tensions and incite division.
This is not an isolated case. Ndukwe has made a career out of spreading half-truths and fabrications. His inflammatory rhetoric, described by many as “psychotic barbarism and compulsive wickedness,” prioritizes sensationalism over facts. His latest attack on FFK follows this same pattern—twisting history, misrepresenting facts, and shamelessly distorting reality to push his self-serving narrative.
The 1966 Coup: Ndukwe’s Attempt at Historical Distortion
In his bitter outburst, Ndukwe tried to dismiss FFK’s historical analysis of the 1966 coup as mere tribal hatred. But let’s set the record straight with facts and figures:
1. Was the 1966 coup an Igbo coup?
The coup plotters, led by Major Kaduna Nzeogwu and predominantly Igbo officers, assassinated top government leaders from the North and the West, sparing Igbo political figures.
The first military government after the coup was led by Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, an Igbo officer. His first move? A unitary decree that centralized power—something that fueled suspicions about Igbo dominance.
If, as Ndukwe argues, the coup was not an ethnic-driven plot, then why did the killings disproportionately affect non-Igbos, particularly Northern leaders?
2. IBB’s Statement: A Convenient Misinterpretation
Ndukwe referenced former Head of State Ibrahim Babangida’s (IBB) book to claim the coup was not an Igbo coup. But he conveniently left out crucial details. IBB himself acknowledged that non-Igbo officers who participated were in the minority and that Igbo officers overwhelmingly controlled the coup’s outcome.
Yes, a few non-Igbos were involved—just like in every political conspiracy—but the primary architects and beneficiaries were Igbo officers.
3. Awolowo as the Planned President? A Weak Argument
Ndukwe argues that the coup could not have been an Igbo-driven agenda because the coup plotters allegedly planned to install Chief Obafemi Awolowo as president.
This claim is laughable. There is zero evidence that Awolowo was part of the coup’s plans. In fact, the real decision-making power after the coup fell into Igbo hands, with Aguiyi-Ironsi taking over as Head of State.
4. FFK’s “Hate for Igbos” – A Lie Fabricated by a Bitter Man
Ndukwe’s claim that FFK hates Igbos is absurd. This is a man who has defended the Igbo people on numerous occasions.
Let’s not forget that FFK employed Ndukwe as his media adviser—an Igbo man serving under a Yoruba man. If FFK harbored such hate for Igbos, why would he elevate an Igbo man to a key advisory role?
Ndukwe is simply projecting his own ethnic bias onto FFK.
Biting the Hand That Fed Him
The height of Ndukwe’s shamelessness is his betrayal of FFK—the very man who gave him relevance. FFK took Ndukwe in, gave him a platform, and stood by him. But now, like a disloyal dog, Ndukwe has turned around to bite the hand that fed him. Chief Femi Fani-Kayode is your only claim to fame. Aside from serving as his media assistant ten years ago, you have accomplished nothing of significance. You parade yourself as an influential figure, yet your only skill is jumping from one political camp to another, seeking relevance. A shameless hustler and blackmailer who thrives on controversy and deception.
You whines about standing as surety for FFK’s bail, acting like a martyr. But what you fails to mention is that FFK never forced you to do so—it was a voluntary act of friendship.
You claims Yoruba and Hausa/Fulani people abandoned FFK during his legal battles. This is false. FFK has always had strong Yoruba and Northern allies, but unlike Ndukwe, they don’t feel the need to grandstand about personal favors.
Ndukwe presents himself as a selfless hero, but in reality, he is nothing more than a bitter, failed political actor looking for attention.
A Walking Contradiction
Ndukwe’s public statements are riddled with contradictions. He claims to stand for truth, yet he is a known merchant of misinformation.
He accuses FFK of tribalism, yet he himself constantly plays the ethnic victim card to gain sympathy. He claims to fight against injustice, yet he willingly distorts facts to serve his personal interests.
Jude Ndukwe: A Miserable Betrayer Drowning in His Own Filth
Jude, let me make something clear to you—Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, the Sadaukin Shinkafi and Wakilin Doka Potiskum, is far too big and too busy for an ingrate like you. It is those of us who have worked with him for over a decade that will respond to you and cut you down to size.
You are nothing but a desperate, bitter man grasping at straws, trying to stay relevant by attacking someone who lifted you from nothing. But that is no surprise—betrayal is a trademark of people from your part of the country. Time and time again, you have proven that you will always stab those who help you in the back, and your disgraceful attack on Fani-Kayode is just another pathetic example.
Did you forget how Fani-Kayode kept you on handouts for years, even though you were no longer working with him? Have you erased from your memory the times he paid your father’s medical bills and covered your expenses when you were down and out? You spent years living off his generosity, but instead of showing gratitude, you now spew lies and venom because you think it will buy you favor among those who see you as nothing more than a useful idiot. Ever since you left FFK, you have become shabby, hungry, and frustrated, hopping from one insignificant job to another.
What have your own people done for you since you left him? Nothing. You failed to secure a job with the governor, so you settled for being a spokesman to a mere state House of Assembly Speaker—a humiliating downgrade from being a spokesman to a Minister. What a disgrace!
You lived in the Southwest and benefited immensely from the Yoruba, and now you live in the North, yet you have learned nothing about decency, loyalty, and respect from your hosts.
Instead, you remain trapped in your Igbo-centric jingoism, defending those who murdered pregnant women and innocent civilians instead of condemning their evil. Let me remind you—Fani-Kayode has not seen or spoken to you in over eight years. He is too big and too busy for a wretch like you.
Other people who are not from the Southwest, who have been working with Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, such as Emmanuel Owarbo, Solomon Leddox, Bello Doka, and many others, can all attest to his generous and selfless nature. Unlike you, they appreciate the kindness and loyalty he extends to those around him.
On the issue of the house you put up as surety, lets be clear that it was not your house but just the title deeds of the house which you lodged in the court. That is what and you were handsomely rewarded for it.
I don’t see how any honest and sincere person would still be talking about such a thing ten years later while conveniently forgetting all the favors, support, and kindness they received from the same person.
In fact, when you needed money and attempted to blackmail Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, you were told to withdraw your house, which you did, and yet people were literally lining up to provide theirs because they knew that Femi Fani-Kayode is a man of integrity and honesty. After all, how much was the case? Just 26 million naira! Your bitterness is not only disgraceful but pathetic.
You were Fani-Kayode’s spokesman for just two years in 2016, eight years after he left public office. Before that, you were a junior aide during the Jonathan presidential campaign, but you were never trusted with any key role. After being sacked for incompetence, you ran back to the East and became a spokesman for the son of Governor T.A. Orji—a boy young enough to be your son. From there, you crawled to another lowly position as a mouthpiece for an obscure Igbo senator. How are the mighty fallen! Someone who saw you recently even said you now look like a 70-year-old man, a walking symbol of frustration, irrelevance, and wasted potential.
On a final note, Mr. Ndukwe, it is worth noting that Chief Femi Fani-Kayode was discharged and acquitted after eight years in that case and cleared of all other charges as well. He is now a free man after 18 years of persecution—no thanks to traitors like you.
Tell me, Jude, is this really what your life has become? Did the Igbos have no one better to defend them? If you are the best they can offer, then they are in serious trouble.
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