From PETRUS OBI, Enugu
Governors, senators, political office holders and other stakeholders of the South-East met in Enugu yesterday, insisting that the additional state for the South-East was not negotiable. Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi who declined to talk much nor entertain questions from newsmen simply told inquisitive reporters that issues of concern to the zone were discussed.
Said he; “ We discussed issues concerning the zone. Issues that bother on constitutiona amendment and issues about security in the South-East. “These were the two items on the agenda. But one thing we can say that was concluded is that creation of additional state in the South-East is not negotiable.” The South-East has been clamouring for the creation of an additional state to bring the number of states in the zone to six, to be at per with other geo-political zones.Reaffirming the stance of the South-East leaders on the issue of additional state former President of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, Dr. Dozie Ikedife lambasted those against creation of new state for the zone, saying that they were not God. Apart from Governor Rochas Okorocha who was celebrating his birthday, and Governor Sullivan Chime who was on leave, the other three governors attended the meeting.
Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Sunday Onyebuchi represented his governor, while Governors Martin Elechi, Ebonyi, Theodore Orji, Abia, and Mr. Peter Obi, Anambra attended in person. Other personalites at the meeting which held at the Enugu Governor’s lodge include Senator Chris Ngige, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife among others.
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