Prominent sons and daughters of Igbo land met on Wednesday, to deliberate
and appraise the state of Igbo land in the national polity, in a bid to enhance
the fortunes of the South East in the Nigerian project.
The meeting, held in Lagos, had in attendance, among others, former
governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi
Ohakim and Chief Chris Uba, who had earlier brokered peace between the two
former governors.
In a communiqué made available to the media, signed by the trio of
Kalu, Ohakim and Uba, called on stakeholders in the South East to imbibe the
spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation in order to move the region forward.
According to meeting, the bitterness among leaders in the South
East was the major cause of the setback of the region. According to them,
“Today marks a new beginning in Igbo land. Today’s meeting is a demonstration
to the whole world that forgiveness is the key to progress, maintaining that
the differences between two prominent sons of the region have been resolved in
the interest of our people," the leaders enthused after their laudable
rapprochement.
The eminent politicians also stated that the region needs to give
unflinching support to President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration in order to
ensure the speedy completion of the Second Niger Bridge, the implementation of
the gas master plan, and completion of the development of the nation's railway,
dry ports and other ongoing projects.
The meeting condemned in strong terms the disrespect to the South
East traditional institution by politicians for selfish reasons. They
explained that traditional rulers remain fathers to all, irrespective of tribe
or political affiliation.
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