Southeast governors last night announced the proscription of the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and all other groups of agitators in their domains.
They advised such groups to articulate their positions on national issues and submit same to the committee of governors, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the National Assembly members from the South East zone.
They appealed to President Muhammad Buhari to withdraw soldiers from the South East zone while the police perform their traditional role of maintaining law and order.
The governors assured that they have taken concrete steps to protect the lives and properties of non-indigenes in the South East.
They said they were in touch with the Northern Governors Forum which had assured them of the safety of their people living in the north.
In a communique read by Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, the governors directed that all governors from the South East zone should ensure compliance in their respective states.
They alongside Ohanaeze Ndigbo and National Assembly members reinforced their commitment to a united and indivisible Nigeria.
They also reinforced “our desire for the restructuring of Nigeria where all national issues will be discussed and amicably settled to achieve justice and fairness to every Nigerian.
The governors reiterated that the November 18, 2017 election in Anambra state must hold.
The governors assured that they had taken concrete steps to protect the lives and property of non-indigenes in the South East.
“We are in touch with the Northern Governors Forum. They have assured us of the safety of all our people living in the North and we have also planned for exchange of visits between the governors and to reinforce the confidence of Nigerians in this respect,” the communique stated.
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