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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the South-East Governors on Tuesday, where they held a marathon meeting and discussed various issues, including the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Here are the key points from the meeting:
- Solidarity Visit and Commiserations:
- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe visited the South-East Governors in solidarity.
- The governors also set up a burial committee chaired by Former Senate President, Pius Anyim, for the late Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
- Agenda of the Meeting:
- The meeting lasted over seven hours and included discussions on the security and economic integration of the South-East region.
- They reviewed the report of the South-East security and economic summit held in Owerri in September 2023.
- Resolution on Nnamdi Kanu’s Release:
- The South-East Governors resolved to meet President Bola Tinubu to press for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
- They affirmed their commitment to pursuing actionable plans for security and economic development in the region.
- Burial Committee for Ogbonnaya Onu:
- The committee for the late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu includes key figures like former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, serving as the Secretary, along with other Igbo leaders.
- Next Steps:
- The governors plan to interface with the Federal Government to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release and discuss other critical issues affecting the South-East region with President Bola Tinubu.
This visit and the resolutions underscore the ongoing efforts by South-East leaders to address regional challenges and advocate for the interests of their constituents, including the release of prominent political figures like Nnamdi Kanu.
