Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo met with the Southeast Governors Forum on Tuesday.
Obasanjo paid the governors a sympathy visit as the forum prepared to meet with the Nigerian government over the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, announced the former president’s arrival.
Speaking to media following the meeting, Uzodinma stated that the governors discussed concerns of insecurity in Southeast.
According to Uzodinma, “The Forum commiserates with the families of Ebonyi, Abia, Imo, and indeed the whole South East region, as well as the entire family of Ogbonnaya Onu, on the passing of His Excellency, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
“The Forum hosted a group led by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and His Royal Majesty, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, who came to show solidarity.
“The Forum deliberated on the reviewed report of the South East Security and Economic Summit held in Owerri Imo State on 28th September 2023, and agreed to implement the aspects of the report about security and economic integration of the South East region and affirmed its desire to put actionable plans on the key issues agreed.”
