A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olisa Metuh, has criticised the House of Representatives for throwing out the South-East Development Commission bill.

Metuh said this in a statement on Sunday.
The ex-PDP spokesman said the rejection of the bill was a wrong signal for the people of the South-East who are protesting marginalisation.
He said, “The rejection of the bill for the establishment of the South East Development Commission by the House of Representatives does not demonstrate the desired spirit of national accommodation and sensitivity towards the people and problems of the South East Zone.”

Metuh, however, commended the South-East caucus of the House as well as other members from other geo-political zones that supported the bill.

He said they should not be discouraged as the rejection was a temporary setback which would be overcome in the future.

Metuh added, “The South-East caucus of the National Assembly must, however, be commended for bringing the issues of the needs of the region to the front burner. It is also heart-warming to note that a good number of lawmakers from other geo-political zones supported the bill.

“This is a laudable act, showing that other regions are beginning to appreciate the issues related to the developmental predicaments of the South-East.

“The current momentary hitch in the bid to establish a South-East Development Commission therefore must not be seen as the end of the road, or a badge of defeat. It should become a rallying stimulus for all men of good conscience across our nation to strive towards re-strategising appropriately in order to redress the shameful neglect of the zone.”

The former PDP spokesman said the effect of the neglect of the South-East was the resultant massive infrastructural decay under successive administrations since 1970 which he described as a national embarrassment that has lasted long enough.

Metuh said the bill, when properly reintroduced, must get the National Assembly and indeed the entire nation to pause and reconsider the terrible situation Nigerians in South-East region have faced for nearly 40 years.

He added, “Every impartial observer would without hesitation, agree that the establishment of the South East Development Commission is the least the region deserves at this time in our national life. It will serve as the beginning of a responsive accommodation to help assuage the sensibilities of a people who believe they are completely deprived of government presence and patronage.”

See this Mengistu.

What were you looking at under the Ineffectual Buffon that distracted you from passing the Bill then.

Lalastica .. Front page pls...

Where did this coward crawl out from
Metuh have nothing to offer
Ordinary dog bark and he almost died
What if it was a dog bite
He might have paid for his own casket then

Afonjas are already forming from their mouth above.

I will not only throw it out, I will fold it and kick it out.. Nonsense!

They colluded with the North to reject special status grant for Lagos, claiming Anambra that produces nothing and add absolutely nothing to the country's purse be given special status too.. uselessly sentimental people

No SE development bill without SW and NC bills too. mumu people who think they are too smart

Alariwo2:
I will not not throw it out, I will fold it and kick it out.. Nonsense!

They colluded with the North to reject special status grant for Lagos, claiming Anambra that produces nothing and add absolutely nothing to the country's purse be given special status too.. uselessly sentimental people

No SE development bill without SW and NC bills too. mumu people who think they are too smart

Who are you child?

Your politicians who can see past their nose supported the bill along with the SS

You are inconsequential in the grand scheme of things

Six solid years of the immediate past administration and no one was able to create such commission even when the house hold name in IGBO LAND was attached to the person in charge still nothing...... How do we think it will be possible now?

I thought they said this man was ill

You will soon dy of HBP

Alariwo2:
I will not not throw it out, I will fold it and kick it out.. Nonsense!

They colluded with the North to reject special status grant for Lagos, claiming Anambra that produces nothing and add absolutely nothing to the country's purse be given special status too.. uselessly sentimental people

No SE development bill without SW and NC bills too. mumu people who think they are too smart

The limp noodle found his voice at last. Bravest tribe in Nigeria always churning out women with deeks.

EzeUche:


Who are you child?

Your politicians who can see past their nose supported the bill along with the SS

You are inconsequential in the grand scheme of things

PDP politicians abi
Come make i smack your head