South-East Governors’ forum has revealed plan to meet with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The forum made this known in Enugu after their meeting in Enugu.
Reading the communique of the meeting, the chairman of the forum and governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma said the visit will discuss the insecurity in the region and the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
“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 Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.
They also announced the setting up of a burial committee for late Governor of Abia State, Ogbonnaya Onu while commiserating with those affected by his demise.
“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 meeting was attended by the governor Alex Otti of Abia, Charles Soludo of Anambra, Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, and the host governor, Mr Peter Mbah.
