Senator Ned Nwoko, the senator represents Delta North, has stated that until the federal government addresses the region’s long-standing sense of marginalisation, peace would continue to elude the southeast.
Speaking on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics,” Nwoko claimed that “perceived injustice by successive governments” is the root cause of the agitation in the area.
He claimed that establishing Anioma state and freeing Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would significantly contribute to the issue’ resolution.
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“The problem in the south-east has to do with perceived injustice by successive governments,” Ned Nwoko said.
“So what needs to be done, and it’s one of the reasons I am here today, is the creation of a new state to make up the number to six, and then the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
“By the time you do these two things, I am almost certain that peace will return to the south-east.”
There are currently five states in the southeast, which is one fewer than other geopolitical zones in the nation.
Over the years, the area has had numerous security issues, which are mostly related to IPOB’s demands for a distinct Biafran republic.
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‘KANU HELD UNJUSTLY’
Since his re-arrest in June 2021, Nnamdi Kanu has been under the Department of State Services’ (DSS) custody. The federal high court in Abuja is considering allegations against him relating to terrorism.
According to Senator Ned Nwoko, the IPOB leader’s ongoing incarceration is unfair and has turned into one of the primary causes of insecurity in the area.
He added that a political resolution to the matter would help calm tensions and open the door for meaningful dialogue.
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