South-East Governors Meet In Enugu, Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Disown ESN

South East Governors raise the alarm over insecurity in region

…Call on Federal Government to provide security ahead 2023 elections

…Agree on 24-hour joint patrol in zone

…Deny link with ESN

…Request FG’s intervention in rehabilitation of flood victims in area

Governors of the South East geo-political zone have raised the alarm over the spate of kidnappings and wanton killings in the zone, calling on the Federal Government to come to their aid in providing security in the area, bearing in mind that elections are around the corner.

The South East governors raised the alarm while briefing journalists after a closed-door meeting at the Government House, Enugu, on Sunday.

The meeting was attended by Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (host), Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and Ebonyi State Governor/Chairman of the South East Governors Forum, Engr. David Umahi, while the governors of Anambra and Imo states, Prof. Charles Soludo and Senator Hope Uzodinma were represented by their deputies, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim and Prof. Placid Njoku, respectively.

The governors agreed to set up a 24-hour joint patrol in all major highways within the South East, especially during the Christmas season.

Speaking, Gov. Umahi disclosed that the “South East governors decried the state of insecurity in the region”, adding that economic activities in the zone have come to a halt “while kidnapping and wanton killing have become the order of the day.”

On the issue of floods, the South East governors commended the states and the Federal Government on efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the recent flood menace in the country and expressed hope that a long term solution is desirable.

The South East governors also agreed to jointly contribute funds to further assist the victims of flooding in the five states of the zone and went further to “plead with the Federal Government to please initiate action in the dredging of rivers in the South East, to check the destruction of houses, farmlands and properties.

“We request the Federal Government to come to the aid of the victims in terms of rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons.”

On the purported statement that it was the South East governors that formed Eastern Security Network (ESN), Gov. Umahi denied the allegation, stating that “South East Governors Forum jointly formed Ebubeagu and Forest Guards not ESN. So, it is not correct for any person to allude to the fact that South East governors created ESN.”

On the issue of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the governors, who reiterated their belief in a political solution, said that they are watching with keen interest the developments with respect to Kanu’s case viz-a-viz the court rulings.

“However, we believe that a political solution is still possible in this circumstance,” the South East governors said.

The Forum used the opportunity to congratulate and welcome Prof. Soludo to its fold and announced apologies from the Anambra State Governor and his Imo State counterpart, Senator Uzodinma, who were absent at the meeting because of other pressing official engagements.

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Obi said you guys created ESN.

Forget it, Federal Government is not interested in providing security in the Eastern part of the country. They are happy that there is insecurity in the Eastern part of the country and the cabal wishes to keep it that way. It favours their narratives

These unserious governors, still playing the ostrich with Fulani herdsmen because they fear Buhari....

Hmm

..the insecurity in Nigeria is just to much,,, may God continue to guide us and our loved once

Nnamdi Kanu would release his own statement soon.

Say one thing and Oga at the Top say another thing

Na now day break?

I know that the supreme Court governor will skipp the meeting.

Am waiting for Simonekpa to talk

South Eastern states are most likely the most disunited in this country. It seems they have waken up - Good morning!

I wish you guys don't only speak but act as one in this.

It's long over due by the governors, may be they just wake up

Let's pray for Nmandi kanu release, we all believe in one Nigeria. But what happen if the political sphere is saturated by the men from certain region, amendment should be made for all regions to participate fully in the political sphere. The nation is for all and not for majority!

Until you people from the south of Nigeria publicly denounce the subtle Jihad that has been going on in the south through co-option of the armed forces and so-called unknown gunmen, Nigeria shall before long be named Islamic Republic of Nigeria to be governed with Sharia criminal laws, like the Taliban did in Afghanistan after many years of military and political maneuvers.

Manny21:
Forget it, Federal Government is not interested in providing security in the Eastern part of the country. They are happy that there is insecurity in the Eastern part of the country and the cabal wishes to keep it that way. It favours their narratives

Remind us, but didn't you guys say for a long time that you don't want military presence in the east?

Eastern governors are the worse set of governors in nigeria...

Ok

But Mr Pandora said South East governors established ESN. I pity adults following that man.

.Give Soldiers permission to SHOT on SIGHT any WILD PIGS



KILL EM ONIONBANDIT,ShortIGBOman

Nonsense

Are they just waking up from sleep?

good morning ipob yoots governors

soburtunde:
But Mr Pandora said South East governors established ESN. I pity adults following that man.

Tbe fraud is a big f00l

He does not know anything

Nawa o

You people have folded your hands and watched security personnel murdered over and over again.

KILL em ESN/bandits dat carry any RAG fl@g about

Lol

Same ESN wey dem inaugurate?

Peter Obi finally use his selfish interest kill igbos. Peter obi wan the master of ESN.


The best way to save Nigeria from Tinubu and obi is to vote Atiku.


Atikulate 2023

Seankhalifa:
Eastern governors are the worse set of governors in nigeria...

What are the governors from other regions doing differently?

You're just an idiot.