Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- The member representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chinedu Ogah, has rejected claims that Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru is responsible for the alleged "genocide" in the Amasiri community of the state, calling the allegations baseless and dangerous.

The allegations were made by human rights activist Joy Idam, who has publicly accused Governor Nwifuru of serious violations against residents of Amasiri in the context of an ongoing land dispute with a neighbouring community.

Ms Idam has petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other international bodies, alleging that actions by the governor and state authorities amount to crimes against humanity, including ...