COSEYL Condemns Ethnic Profiling of FCT's Nwankoeze

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has condemned a campaign against Chijioke Nwankoeze, the Director of Land Administration in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Abuja. In a statement signed by COSEYL President General Goodluck Ibem and Publicity Secretary Okey Nwaoru, the group criticized the ethnic profiling and character assassination directed at Nwankoeze, questioning why scrutiny intensified now that an Igbo professional holds the position.

COSEYL asserted that accountability should not be selective or tribal, and emphasized that mere allegations do not equate to proof of misconduct. They defended Nwankoeze's right to due process and highlighted the sensitive nature of land administration in Abuja, which may lead to conflicts with powerful interests.

The group stated that Nwankoeze has acted professionally within the framework of applicable rules and the Abuja Master Plan, urging that public officials should not be condemned based on decisions that may inconvenience certain individuals.