A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has stirred debate after expressing concerns about what he described as a growing wave of moral decline among young people in Nigeria’s South-East region.
In a post shared via Facebook, Igbokwe lamented that the region appears to be “raising monsters” without fully realizing the consequences, pointing to what he believes is a troubling erosion of values among the younger generation.
According to him, many youths in the South-East lack proper upbringing and cultural grounding. He criticised what he described as a deficiency in “home training” and cultural awareness, alleging that such gaps are contributing to increasingly disrespectful behaviour, particularly on social media platforms.
The APC chieftain further accused some young people from the region of routinely engaging in online attacks and verbal insults directed at public figures, including the President, warning that such conduct reflects poorly on societal values.
His comments have since generated mixed reactions online, with some users agreeing with his concerns about declining discipline and respect, while others argue that his remarks are sweeping generalisations that unfairly target an entire region.
Observers note that the statement touches on broader conversations around youth behaviour, digital culture, and the evolving standards of public discourse in Nigeria.
