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Nigeria: South-East Governors on IPOB

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Leaders in southeastern Nigeria have condemned the sit-in by the separatist group IPOB for forcing the people of the region on Monday.

In a statement, following a meeting of regional leaders comprising of south-eastern governors, traditional rulers and religious leaders in Enugu on Tuesday they also condemned the killings in the region.

The leaders took action as an order by the IPOB forced the local community to cripple business activities in the region.

 However, the leaders of the South-East did not comment on IPOB President Nnamdi Kanu in a statement issued after the meeting where they reached a consensus and outlined eight steps.

The Northern Elders Forum has rejected Southern governors' comments on the presidency

They condemned the killings in the area and agreed to co-operate with security forces to prevent the increase of tension in the region.


They condemned the IPOB's forced occupation of the area, saying it was ordered by those in foreign countries who were unaware of the peoples suffering. The meeting agreed with the governors of the south-east and all the people of the regiin, to ensure that the directives are disregarded and the people resume their normal activities.

The meeting agreed to deploy the Ebubeagu regional security force in all the south-eastern states before the end of 2021

The meeting also received a report from the Igbo Association (Ohaneze) on the issues facing the South-East to review and implement the report in consultation with the Federal Government.

Regional leaders agreed at the meeting to support the Anambra up coming gubernatorial election and work with security officials to ensure a peaceful election.

The conference urged traditional rulers and religious leaders, including the Christian Association of Nigeria, to continue dialogue with the region's youth.

Bashir Ahmad Zubairu is a broadcast journalist, commentator and Human Right Activist.

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