The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed disappointment over the Southeast Governors’ inaction regarding the worsening security situation in the region.
The group criticized the governors for their failure to effectively engage with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Secretary-General of the group, in a statement on Sunday, condemned the governors’ lackadaisical approach, which he said has allowed figures like Simon Ekpa, currently based in Finland, to manipulate public sentiment and disrupt economic activities with his declarations of lockdowns.
The group called on Southeast Governors to assert their authority as the chief security officers of the region and employ innovative, local strategies to address the security challenges bedevilling Igbo land.
The organization also urged all Ndigbo to disregard the lockdown imposed by Simon Ekpa and resist intimidation from criminal elements.
“As schools prepare to reopen amid ongoing economic challenges, it is essential that we remain resolute against external threats to our stability.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo reiterates its commitment to advocating for genuine solutions to our security crisis, urging Southeast Governors to step up as leaders.
“The time for action is now; we implore our leaders to reclaim control of the Southeast and protect our people from the trepidations that loom,” the group noted.
The organization further reiterated its commitment to advocating for genuine solutions to the security crisis and called on Southeast Governors to take immediate action to reclaim control of the region and safeguard the people of Ndigbo.