Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has reemphasized the need for South-East Governors to unite and work together, stressing that this collaboration is essential for the region’s progress and development.
While speaking at Jesuit College in Port Harcourt, Obi reiterated his earlier call for unity among the South-East Governors, highlighting the numerous challenges facing the region and the country as a whole.
The former chairman, South East Governors Forum, emphasised the importance of collective effort and cooperation among all regions to drive progress and contribute to Nigeria’s overall growth and development.
He 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, urged South-East Governors to put aside individual interests and work together as collective champions to address the region’s challenges.
He encouraged them to engage in dialogue, share experiences, and seek guidance from former governors to achieve this goal.
Obi emphasised that unity and collaboration are more effective than individual efforts, which often end in failure.
He reiterated his previous call for collective action, stating that all leaders must come together to effectively tackle the region’s challenges. “By working together, they can achieve more than they could alone, and make a meaningful impact on the region’s development.
“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.”
