Peter Obi urges South-East governors to collaborate for regional development

Mr. Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has reiterated his call for South-East governors to collaborate for the region's development. 

Obi emphasized that such unity is crucial for progress and that the entire country, including his own South-East zone, faces diverse challenges that require collective efforts.

Obi made this statement at Jesuit College in Port Harcourt while responding to a question seeking clarification on his previous day's call for the South-East governors to work together. He expressed his desire for all regions to work collectively for the progress of their respective areas, thereby contributing to the overall development of Nigeria

“In the case of the South-East,” Obi said, “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, according to a press release signed Yunusa Tanko, spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), emphasized that now is the time for the governors to collaborate among themselves, working towards becoming collective champions. 

He suggested they engage with one another and even seek insights from former governors to share experiences. This approach, he argued, is more effective than striving to be individual champions and failing in such selfish pursuits.

It will be recalled that Obi expressed similar sentiments while speaking to journalists in Onitsha on Saturday, June 29, 2024, where he 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."
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