Tag: South east governors

S/East Govs. plan to meet Buhari over challenges in region

Aminu Imam

To offer President political solutions Governors of the South-East region have disclosed that they are ready to present to President Muhammadu Buhari some suggestions for a possible political solution over present situation in the region. In an issued statement signed by the Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum, David Umahi, of Ebonyi State, the governors said they shall be writing to request for an appointment with President Buhari on the matter. According to the statement, “We thank Mr. President, H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, so much for his efforts and neutrality…

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“No sit-at-home order”, South-East, Governors declare

Aminu Imam

A meeting of South-East governors ended in Enugu yesterday, with a declaration that no further sit-at-home would be observed in the zone. Recall that residents of the region had remained under lockdown on Monday, despite IPOBs verbatim order to cancel the earlier directive. A communiqu issued after the meeting was read by the Chairman of South-East Governors Forum and Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi. The meeting was attended by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, of Enugu State (Host), Senator Hope Uzodimma, Abia State Deputy Governor, Ude Oko Chukwu, National Assembly members from…

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Eastern govs, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, other Igbo leaders reject secession

Aminu Imam

Pledge allegiance to one NigeriaFG admits S’East well marginalised A delegation from the Federal Government, led by the Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi, (rtd), as well as the governors of the five States of the South-East and other leaders of political, religious and traditional institutions in the zone have reiterated their commitment to peace, unity and stability of the country. Addressing newsmen after a closed-door meeting on the security challenges confronting the region at the Government House, Enugu meeting, Magashi disclosed that the delegation will relay the commitment reached…

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