The Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, on Sunday called on South East Governors to collaborate, emphasizing that such unity is crucial for the region’s development.
Obi, who spoke at Jesuit College in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said while responding to a question seeking clarification on his earlier call, highlighted that the entire country faces diverse challenges, including his own South-East zone.
Expressing his desire for all regions to work collectively for the progress of their respective areas towards contributing to the overall development of Nigeria, the former Anambra State Governor said: “In the case of the South-East, the problems, like elsewhere, are many. However, security is the most pressing issue. I again urge the Governors to work as a family, especially now towards solving this problem, because working in isolation will achieve less and consume more resources.”
Obi emphasized that now is the time for the Governors to collaborate among themselves, working towards becoming collective champions, suggesting that they engage with one another and even seek insights from former Governors in order to share experiences.
This approach, he argued, is more effective than striving to be individual champions and failing in such selfish pursuits.
Earlier while speaking to journalists in Onitsha on Saturday, Obi stated: “I thank the government for their efforts so far, but there is a need to do more. All leaders must come together to join hands and fight this. In the South East, the Governors need to unite to tackle these challenges effectively.
“Even in economic matters, I want to see the South East Governors work more closely. We need them to come together and also engage other groups in the zone for comprehensive development.”
