Greetings to all glorious Axemen of NBM of Africa,
This message conveys critical information regarding the upcoming National Convention. An Axeman has successfully secured an injunction from the Federal High Court in Rivers State against Ese Kakor and David Nkanga.
This court order was issued today, August 6th, 2025. It specifically grants the following relief:
An Interim Order of Injunction restraining the 2nd and 3rd Respondents, whether by themselves, their agents, servants, privies, or howsoever otherwise, from organizing, convening, holding, or participating in any National Convention of NBM of Africa in Imo State, Nigeria, or any other location within Nigeria, between August 7th and 9th, 2025, or at any other time and date, pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice for Interlocutory Injunction.
This injunction directly prohibits Ese Kakor and David Nkanga, along with their associates, from proceeding with the planned convention.
We understand that Ese Kakor has cited various reasons for the delay in announcing the convention venue, including alleged concerns about other confraternities in Imo State. However, the truth is that this court order, obtained by a fellow Axeman, restricts any convention led by Ese Kakor, not only in Imo State but also in any other state within Nigeria.
The court issued this order to maintain the status quo pending further hearings and to prevent any potential financial mismanagement of NBM of Africa funds by Ese Kakor and David Nkanga. The court also considered the applicant’s affidavit, which raised concerns about potential violence and attacks on Axemen who oppose Ese Kakor’s alleged attempts at tenure elongation.
Therefore, all Axemen are urged to remain calm and steadfast. N-EXCO is actively taking legal measures to enforce this court order against Ese Kakor and David Nkanga.
Crucially, the planned convention by Ese Kakor and David Nkanga between August 7th and 9th, 2025, is a parallel convention and is therefore illegal and unauthorized. This also means that no election can be held for the election of new executives at this supposed parallel convention, as it has been expressly restrained by the Federal High Court order. All Axemen who may have intended to support Ese Kakor and David Nkanga are strongly advised to reconsider their position and refrain from attending the planned convention in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. N-EXCO is committed to upholding the law and ensuring the order is enforced.
We call upon all Axemen to be vigilant and assist in identifying the exact location of any potential convention attempts.
Please disseminate this message to every Axeman. This information is also being shared with the public for awareness.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Signed,
N-EXCO
