The governors of the South-east region have expressed determination to take necessary steps to halt the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The governors took the decision on Tuesday at a meeting in Enugu.
There have been attacks across the region by persons alleged to be enforcing the sit-at-home directive by IPOB.
In a communique issued after the meeting, the governors said most of those issuing such orders are based outside the country, and as such, do not understand the effects of such directives on people living in Nigeria.
“The Governors and leaders of the South East condemned the killings in the region and have agreed to join hands with security agencies to stop the killings”, the communique reads.
“The meeting condemned the sit-at-home orders, which are mostly issued by our people in the diaspora who do not feel the pains. The meeting resolved that Governors and all people of the South East do everything within the law to ensure that there is no further sit-at-home in the South East and that people are allowed to freely move about in the zone”.
The governors also resolved to ensure that the regional security outfit, Ebube Agu, which was unveiled in April, is “launched in all the South-east States and laws passed in the various South East States before the end of 2021”.
The state governors also stated that a report received from Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo sociocultural organisation, on issues of marginalisation affecting the region will be discussed with the federal government.
They also resolved to work with security agencies to address security challenges affecting the south-east.
“The meeting received the committee report from Ohanaeze on various matters affecting the South East, especially on the issue of security and marginalisation of the South East people, and resolved to study the reports from Ohanaeze Worldwide for immediate implementation, and engagement with the Federal Government for amicable settlement of all issues agitating the minds of our people, especially the youths,” they added.
“The meeting agreed to support security agencies to restore peace in the South East.
“The meeting resolved to support election in Anambra State and directed security agencies to ensure a peaceful election in Anambra State come November 6th, 2021.
“The meeting commended all groups and the clergy for their efforts at interfacing with our youths. The meeting mandated our clergymen, bishops, CAN, Ohanaeze, and traditional rulers to continue to dialogue with
our youths.”
