ALM Leadership Crisis: Emeka Adiele Breaks Silence, Recounts Financial Dealings With Sam Nwogu, Rejects Inducement Allegations

The President of the Asa Liberation Movement (ALM), Hon. Emeka Adiele, has dismissed allegations of demanding financial inducement from Chief Sam Nwogu’s Campaign Organisation, describing the claims as false, misleading and an attempt to discredit his person and undermine the integrity of the movement.

Adiele, in a detailed statement titled “My Response to Chief Sam Nwogu’s Campaign Media Team and Setting the Record Straight for Future Purposes,” maintained that he never demanded money from the campaign organisation, insisting that the financial dealings between both parties were initiated by Chief Nwogu.

The ALM president explained that Chief Nwogu voluntarily offered to support the movement’s meetings beginning in September 2026, adding that the politician provided financial assistance on three occasions: twice in September and once in October.

He further alleged that during one of Nwogu’s meetings with the ALM leadership, the politician offered ₦5 million and a Sienna bus in what he described as an attempt to influence the movement’s leadership. According to him, the offer was rejected by him and other stakeholders to protect the independence of the organisation.

Addressing the controversy surrounding the movement’s mock election, Adiele claimed that Nwogu personally contacted him on the eve of the exercise and offered ₦500,000 to influence its outcome.

He said he rejected the offer and advised Nwogu to seek support through the recognised process of canvassing votes among stakeholders.

Adiele further alleged that in the early hours of Saturday, October 24, 2026, a stakeholder, Charles Samankwe, informed him that Nwogu had sent ₦1 million to secure victory in the exercise.

He maintained that he did not interfere with the process, stressing that every stakeholder was free to support their preferred candidate.

The ALM president disclosed that Nwogu eventually lost the mock election to Engr. Adinigwe Ugochukwu Nwoke, suggesting that the outcome may have contributed to the subsequent disagreement between the politician and the movement’s leadership.

On another financial transaction, Adiele explained that during a consultation visit by Nwogu and Prince Ikonne, the former allegedly sent ₦1.7 million, comprising ₦700,000 for preparations and ₦1 million for members’ transportation.

He added that Prince Ikonne subsequently contributed another ₦1 million for transportation, bringing the total transportation support to ₦2 million, which he said was distributed among members who attended the meeting.

Adiele also recounted an earlier meeting with Nwogu in Port Harcourt, alleging that Charles Samankwe had requested consultation fees before political discussions could commence. He said money was subsequently handed to him by Samankwe, who identified it as the consultation fee requested from Nwogu.

Tracing the history of his relationship with the politician, Adiele disclosed that he first encountered Nwogu in March 2022 through Hon. Kingsley Enyite, who, according to him, requested that ALM’s platform be made available to help improve Nwogu’s political image.

He consequently rejected suggestions that Nwogu single-handedly established or sustained the Asa Liberation Movement, describing such claims as a distortion of the organisation’s history.

The ALM president also dismissed reports that Nwogu was appointed Life Patron of the movement, challenging those making the claim to produce an official appointment letter, resolution or any document issued by the recognised leadership of the organisation.

According to him, ALM operates as an organised political pressure group with established structures and leadership, rather than an individual’s personal organisation.

Adiele maintained that his account represented his personal experience and dealings with Nwogu, insisting that he had no reason to misrepresent the circumstances surrounding their relationship.

He challenged Nwogu and his campaign media team to publicly present any evidence capable of contradicting his account.

The ALM president further warned that he would consider legal action against individuals responsible for publishing allegations he considers damaging to his reputation. He also indicated his willingness to make further disclosures about the political history of Ukwa land from 2007 to date if the controversy persists.

He concluded by reaffirming his position as the President of the Asa Liberation Movement, insisting that the organisation’s independence and institutional integrity must be protected.