In a fierce write-up, Prof. Mgbeke, the Nigerian US-based activist, has diverted attention to Obiageli Ezekwesili, former Education Minister and former Vice President for the World Bank’s Africa Region.
Prof. Mgbeke, who penned her thoughts in a Facebook post on Saturday, the 3rd of May 2025, labeled Oby Ezekwesili’s memos as emotive propaganda that is based solely on emotions instead of logic.
In furtherance of her speech, she branded Ezekwesili’s support for Senator Natasha as a weaponization of gender narratives and public sympathy to obstruct legal inquiries.
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“REBUTTAL TO Oby EzekwesiliโS EMOTIVE PROPAGANDA MASQUERADING AS A MEMO
Madam Ezekwesili, your desperate attempt to reframe Natasha Akpotiโs well-documented pattern of falsehood and political manipulation as a โcry for justiceโ is not only intellectually dishonest but also a gross insult to the intelligence of Nigerians and the integrity of our legal system.
Letโs be clear: support for justice must be rooted in veritasโtruth. What you are defending is not justice. Itโs the weaponization of gender narratives and public sympathy to obstruct lawful inquiries and shield your political ally from the consequences of her own inconsistencies, contradictions, and complete lack of admissible evidence.
You claim an incorruptible record, yet your actions now speak volumes: inserting yourself into an ongoing legislative probe to stir public sentiment and derail due process under the guise of activism. This is a classic case of obstruction of justice in spirit, and if not, in letter. If you were truly concerned about justice, you would advocate for facts, evidence, and procedure, and not emotional distractions or social media theatrics.
Madam, your role as a former public servant comes with a moral duty not to lend your voice to charades designed to manipulate the judiciary of public opinion. Your endorsement of a clearly discredited narrative bereft of verifiable proof is not activism; it is complicity.
No matter how many sentimental hashtags or โunwavering memosโ you post, the law is not swayed by emotional blackmail or public posturing. It is guided by actus reus, mens rea, and prima facie evidence. And on all three fronts, Natasha Akpoti has woefully failed.
To the Nigerian people: the committee investigating these serious allegations must not be deliberately disrupted by individuals who exploit gender solidarity to shield political allies. No form of orchestrated interference or misplaced loyalty should be allowed to obstruct a lawful process grounded in truth, evidence, and justice. ( Though, its been adjourned indefinitely as Natasha exclaimed and celebrated )
Justice is not a gendered performance. It is a matter of fact, law, and conscience.”
Respectfully,
A Defender of Due Process and the Dignity of Womanhood
Dr. Sandra C Duru
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