Obi Calls for Urgent Stakeholders Intervention in South East; Says Level of Insecurity Disheartening

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in 2019 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated his earlier position that there is need for urgent stakeholders meeting in the South-East, to discuss salient issues pertaining to the recent wave of violence in the region, which he described as disheartening.

It will be recalled that Obi, while  reacting to the attack on schools,  as well as addressing Pressmen in Agulu recently, lamented the death of Dr Chike Akunyili, called on  different political, religious, traditional leaders and other stakeholders of South-East to come together and tackle the monster of insecurity currently contending with the peace of the region and unity of the Igbos.

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Addressing Newsmen earlier today, Obi maintained his earlier stand that the security situation in the South-East needs urgent intervention before it gets worse. He explained that it will take a collective effort from all Stakeholders to stem the rising tide of violence in the region.

“We can no longer sit and wish away the unacceptable killings and violence raging through our region. We, Igbos, are not known for violence and disrespect for human lives and must not allow the urge for bloodbath to creep in among us. The sit-at-home order that has persisted in the South East heavily bears down on the regional economy.

“The urgent need for stakeholders meeting is therefore inevitable. This is the time for every leader in the region to unite and, in unity, address the challenges of insecurity facing us, before we are all consumed”, Obi said.

Reminding the South Easterners that crime fighting takes collective efforts, Obi urged them to remain committed to the peace and development of the region. He encouraged them to eschew all forms of crimes and pursue productive ventures that will better their lives and bring development to society.