The Association of Six Geo-Political Zones in Nigeria has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan’s aide, Jackson Ude, to return to the country and clear his name after being placed on a watchlist for allegedly sponsoring bandits, Boko Haram, and creating unrest.
Chukwuemeka, the Executive Director of the Coalition, stated during a press conference in Abuja on Saturday that Ude is currently under investigation by the Libyan government for allegedly stealing gold from the Central Bank of Libya.
He urged the Nigerian authorities to compel Ude to return home and face the allegations if he believes he is innocent.
“You cannot be in another country and be sponsoring insecurity in Nigeria,” he said.
Chukwuemeka accused Ude of being a key player in the sponsorship of banditry in northern Nigeria, operating alongside detained criminal Bashir Hadejia.
He added that Ude’s actions not only fuel insecurity but also betray the trust of millions striving for peace in the region.
“If he truly believes his hands are clean, let him return to Nigeria and face the music. There is no place for cowardice in the fight against crime,” Chukwuemeka said.
He further emphasized that Ude’s alleged involvement in illegal activities poses a grave threat to national security. Ude represents a dangerous trend of individuals exploiting chaos for personal gain, endangering lives and destabilizing communities.
“It is imperative that we hold him accountable for his actions. The time for silence is over; justice must prevail,” Chukwuemeka said.
“Let us stand united against those who seek to undermine our safety and sovereignty. Jackson Ude must be exposed for what he is—a menace to society and a symbol of the insecurity plaguing our nation,” he added.
The group urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities linked to Ude and his associates.
“In this critical moment, let us rally together and demand accountability. Nigeria deserves leaders who uplift and protect its people—not those who conspire in the shadows. The call for justice is clear: Jackson Ude must be held responsible for his alleged crimes, and we will not rest until he is,” Chukwuemeka concluded.
In a related statement last year, Peter Afunanya, Director of PR & Strategic Communication at the Department of State Services, noted that Jackson Ude had made spurious publications on Twitter against the former DGSS, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi.
“If the federal government, security agencies, and relevant stakeholders do not take Jackson Ude seriously, it could consume the nation one day. Whoever is behind him is not bigger than the country, and he must be brought to book,” Afunanya warned.
