The Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has once again called on South-East Governors to collaborate, stressing that such unity is essential for the region’s advancement. Speaking over the weekend at Jesuit College in Port Harcourt, Obi addressed the need for a united front in response to a question about his previous day’s appeal for cooperation among the South-East Governors.
Obi pointed out that the entire nation is grappling with various challenges, including those faced by his own South-East zone. He emphasised the importance of all regions working together to enhance their respective areas, which would, in turn, contribute to Nigeria’s overall development.
“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 emphasised 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, 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.”