Governors of the South-East states rose from a meeting in Enugu on Tuesday announcing their decision to interface with the federal government for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The governors, who made this known in a 5-paragraph communique issued after their meeting, also resolved to visit President Bola Tinubu to discuss pressing issues concerning the South East Region.
The communique signed by the five governors and presented to the media by chairman of the South East Governors Forum and governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, reads:
“The Forum commiserated with Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South East, Nigeria and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s Family on the demise of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
“The Forum received the delegation of the Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe CFR, Obi of Onitsha who came on a solidarity visit to the Forum.
“The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and economic Summit held in Owerri on the 28th September, 2023 and agreed to implement the aspects of the report pertaining to security and economic integration and affirmed its desire to put actionable plans on the key issues agreed.
“The Forum resolved to visit Mr. President to discuss pressing issues concerning the South East Region.
“The Forum also resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu.”
His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, CON.
His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR.
His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, CFR.
His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru
His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah