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Commends Gov Uzodinma for hosting South East Summit
From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri
Traditional Rulers from Owerri senatorial zone of Imo state have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to free the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention, saying that his release will reduce the insecurity in the South East region.
They also urged the South East governors to explore other channels of effecting the release of the Biafra agitator.
This is even as the monarchs also commended Governor Hope Uzodinma for successfully hosting the South East Economic and Security Summit in Owerri, the Imo State.
The Chairman of Owerri Zone Council of Traditional Rulers and Deputy Chairman of the Imo Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty Eze Akujobi Osuagwu(Ezikoche II of Awaka Ancient Kingdom) who made the call on Monday, said that the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra will reduce the current insecurity in the region.
The Monarch said: ” We, the Traditional Rulers from Owerri zone are appealing to the federal government under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the freedom of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, which we believe if released will bring down the security tension in the region. We also urge our governors in the South East to explore other channels in collaboration with the federal government in effecting the release of the Biafra agitators.
“We are also appealing to the politicians vying for public office this forthcoming November 11, Imo governorship elections, to guard their comments and prevent the State from sliding into crisis. We urge them to avoid commenting on issues of insecurity and loss of lives as a campaign message.”
Emphasising that no government will deliberately wish to eliminate his people, he added that the business of tackling insecurity should be everyone’s concern and for reason should not be left to the government alone.
Meanwhile, the Royal Fathers have commended the Imo state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma for successfully hosting the South East Economic and Security summit held in Owerri, which they said was timely and apt.
“From your observations, you could see that hosting the South East economic and security summit was responsive which shows how open-hearted the governors are towards the peace and prosperity of the region through effective leadership from Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma.”
