NewsPolitical Solution Still Possible For Kanu's Release - S/East Governors

Political Solution Still Possible For Kanu’s Release – S/East Governors

October 30, (THEWILL) – South-East Governors, on Sunday, said they would continue to seek a political solution to the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

They also decried the state of insecurity in the region, saying economic activities have come to a halt in the zone, while kidnapping and wanton killing had become the order of the day.

The governors disclosed these in a communiqué issued at the end of a meeting held on Sunday, at the Government House, Enugu.

The meeting was attended by Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, and host governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

Governors of Anambra and Imo states, Prof Charles Soludo and Sen. Hope Uzodinma were represented by their deputies, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezi and Prof Placid Njoku, respectively.

Reading the resolutions of the forum, Umahi said, “South-East Governors are watching with keen interest the developments with respect to the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu viz-a-viz the Court rulings. However, we believe that a political solution is still possible in this circumstance.

“We call on the Federal Government to come to our aid in providing security in the zone bearing in mind that elections are around the corner.

“We have also agreed to set up a 24-hour Joint Patrol in all major highways within the South-East, especially during the Christmas season.”

They, however, denied creating the Eastern Security Network (ESN) but jointly formed Ebubeagu and Forest Guards to provide security for the region.

The governors commended states and the federal governments on efforts to alleviate the sufferings of victims of the recent floods in the country

“It is not correct for any person to allude to the fact that South-East Governors created ESN.

“We hope, however, that a long-term solution is desirable. South-East Governors have decided to put funds together to further assist the victims of flooding in our five States in the South-East.

“We also plead with the Federal Government to please initiate action in the dredging of rivers in the South East, to ameliorate the destruction of houses, farmlands, and properties.

“The Federal Government should come to the aid of the victims in terms of rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons”, the communiqué added.

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