Politics

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization representing the Igbo people, issues this press release to address the concerning reality regarding the escalating insecurity in the Southeast and the responsibilities of our governors in this critical juncture. There exists a palpable frustration among Nigerians, and particularly the Igbo populace, concerning the recent actions—or notable lack thereof—of the Southeast Governors in asserting their authority as the chief security officers of their respective states. Their insufficient responses to pressing security challenges have allowed inconsequential figures, such as Simon Ekpa, to exploit their weakened stance, issuing baseless threats to disrupt economic activities and…