Emerging report indicates that the Leaders of the South-East, have directed the people of the zone not to partake in any form of protests, both in and outside of Nigeria, starting from today, Friday, October 30, 2020.
The Igbo Leaders made this known after meeting behind closed-doors, in Enugu State.
The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, in the communique released, said that Governors will never allow the destruction of public and private properties, as well as the killing of Security Agents and civilians to continue.
Governor Umahi while advising the youths, noted that the Governors of the region are working hard to meet their demands.
His words: “We therefore, direct all Igbos, both in and outside Nigeria, to go about their businesses, and should not participate in any form of protest and criminality/”
He went on to note that the South-East Governors vowed to protect all ethnic groups living in the region, and address the concerns of the youths.
Present at the meeting were Governors, Federal Lawmakers, Ministers, Religious and Traditional Leaders, from the South-East.
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