Enugu youths sack leader over alleged blackmail of Mbah, tender apology to governor

Youths in Enugu State have removed their leader following allegations of blackmailing Governor Peter Mbah. The group has since issued an apology to the governor.

In a recent development in Enugu State, local youths have sacked their leader amid claims that he attempted to blackmail Governor Peter Mbah. The action was taken to address the alleged misconduct, highlighting internal accountability within the group. Following the sacking, the youths tendered a formal apology to the governor, expressing regret over the incident. This event underscores tensions in youth leadership and relations with state authorities in Nigeria's southeastern region. No further details on the specifics of the blackmail allegations were provided in available reports.

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