The South East governors, on Tuesday, held a significant meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo and other key figures to discuss regional issues and strategies, including a plan to press President Bola Tinubu for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The meeting, held at the Enugu State Government House, lasted over seven hours and included the presence of all five South East governors.
In attendance were former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and His Royal Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, who visited in solidarity with the forum.
Addressing the media after the marathon session, Senator Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the South East Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, conveyed the collective decisions made during the meeting.
“The Forum commiserates with the family of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo and indeed the entire South East region and the family of Ogbonnaya Onu on the demise of His Excellency Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu,” Uzodinma stated.
He further mentioned, “The Forum received a delegation of the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and His Royal Majesty Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, who came on a solidarity visit to this Forum.”
The governors discussed the outcomes of the South East security and economic summit held in Owerri, Imo State, on September 28, 2023.
“The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East security and economic summit held in Owerri and agreed to implement the aspects of the report about security and economic integration of the South East region and affirmed its desire to put actionable plans on the key issues agreed,” Uzodinma added.
The forum resolved to visit President Bola Tinubu to discuss pressing issues concerning the South East region.
“The Forum also deliberated and resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” Uzodinma announced.
In addition to these resolutions, the governors established a burial committee for the late Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
The committee is chaired by former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim, with former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, serving as the Secretary, alongside other prominent Igbo leaders from Igbo-speaking states.
The meeting underscored the commitment of the South East Governors to address the region’s challenges and to collaborate with federal authorities for the betterment of their states.