The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has called for the South-East region to be given the same chances as other regions in the country, and to also be treated fairly, .
The Governor spoke at an Inter-Denominational Prayer Summit, in Abakaliki, the State capital, on Friday.
He also stated that the South-East is ready to work with other regions, for the peace and unity of Nigeria.
His words: “We want to belong to Nigeria. We want to belong to fair and equitable Nigeria.
“People should not be afraid of us. We will work with God to restore the peace of this nation. We will work with the people for the love and unity of this country.
“Give us a chance, treat us fairly, for we have sacrificed a lot to the building of this nation.
“What is good for other regions, should be good for the South-East.
“And let me make it clear, zoning or no zoning, party or no party, South-East must not be schemed out of the affairs of this country.”
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