South-East-Governors (from left): Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, Willy Obiano of Anambra, David Umahi of Ebonyi, Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia
South East leaders meet in Enugu, condemn killings in region, IPOB sit-at-home order
[From CHINEDU NWAFOR, Abakaliki]
South East leaders on Tuesday met in Enugu and condemned the spate of killings in the region, and pledged to work with security agencies to stop further killings in the region.
This was contained in an 8-point communiqué issued after their meeting held in Lion Building, government House, Enugu.
The region’s leaders including the Governors, traditional rulers, national assembly leaders and clergy were part of the meeting.
The meeting further agreed that the South East Ebubeagu security outfit be launched in all the South East States and laws passed in various South East States before the end of 2021.
Part of the communique reads: “The Governors and leaders of the South East condemned the killings in the region and have agreed to join hands with security agencies to stop the killings.
“The meeting condemned the sit-at-home orders, which are mostly issued by our people in diaspora who do not feel the pains, the meeting resolved that Governors and all people of the South East do everything within the law to ensure that there is no further sit-at-home in the South East and that people are allowed to freely move about in the Zone.
“The meeting agreed that the South East Ebubeagu security outfit be launched in all the South East States and laws passed in various South East States before the end of 2021.
“The meeting received the Committee report from Ohaneze on various matters affecting the South East, especially on the issue of security and marginalization of the South East people, and resolved to study the reports from Ohaneze Worldwide for immediate implementation, and engagement with the Federal Government for amicable settlement Of all issues agitating the minds of our people, especially the youths.
“The meeting agreed to support security agencies to restore peace in the South East.
“The meeting resolved to support election in Anambra State and directed security agencies to ensure a peaceful election in Anambra State come November 6th’ 2021.
“The meeting commended all groups and the clergy for their efforts at interfacing with our youths.
“The meeting mandated our clergy men, Bishops, CAN, Ohanaeze and Traditional Rulers to continue to dialogue with our youths.”
