The South-East Governors’ Forum has announced plans to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to advocate for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
This decision was disclosed following the forum’s recent meeting held in Enugu.
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Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State and chairman of the forum, read the communique, highlighting the key points discussed.
“The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and Economic Summit held in Owerri on September 28, 2023. We agreed to implement the recommendations related to security and economic integration and to develop actionable plans on the key issues identified,” Uzodimma stated.
The governors resolved to engage with President Tinubu on pressing regional concerns, particularly the issue of insecurity and the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
“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 Mr. Nnamdi Kanu,” Uzodimma added.
Additionally, the governors announced the formation of a burial committee for the late former Governor of Abia State, Ogbonnaya Onu.
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They extended their condolences to Onu’s family and the affected states.
“The Forum commiserated with the Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South-East Nigeria, and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’s family on his demise.”
The forum also welcomed a delegation led by former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, who visited in solidarity.
The meeting was attended by the governors Alex Otti of Abia, Charles Soludo of Anambra, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi, and the host governor, Peter Mbah.
