South East Governors on Saturday distanced themselves from the agitations of secessionist group, Independent People Biafra (IPOB), in the region and other parts of the country.
The governors also condemned the violence that followed the agitations by IPOB which led to the loss of lives and destruction of properties.
The Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues in the region, at the forum’s meeting in Enugu, said “the impression that South-East leaders are silent over some of our youths’ agitations for secession is not correct.
“South-East Governors, Ohanaeze President, National Assembly members, notable leaders had come out publicly many times in the past to speak against such agitations.
“In order not to mismanage the unfortunate situation, South-East leaders have set up a committee to engage such youths to stop and allow elders speak to address such fears,” he said.
“We, the Igbos do reaffirm our commitment to one united Nigeria under a platform of justice, equity of rights, fairness, love, and respect for one another.
“The meeting endorsed our South East joint security outfit, Ebubeagu, and asked them to work with security agencies and to respect the rights and privileges of all those living in South East and our visitors.”
