Okorocha, Obiano, Will Join S/East Govs To Visit Ukpabi Nimbo Community, Says Ekweremadu

Pres. Buhari After Enugu Killer Herdsmen- FG

Despite their absence at a PDP South East Governors meeting in Enugu State, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu says Governors Rochas Okorocha and Willy Obiano of Anambra State will join their counterparts in the South East to visit Ukapbi Nimbo Community in Uzo- Uwani local government area in Enugu State where scores of persons were gruesomely murdered last Monday.

Ekweremadu who spoke at the end of their meeting, said the visit is aimed at taking stock of the carnage in the area and as leaders take a position on the matter.

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 In a related development, the federal government says it is after those who perpetrated the heinous act in Ukpabi Nimbo community in Enugu State

 Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu said this on Sunday, May 1 at Uburu, Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi shortly after a meeting of leaders of South East APC.

Fulani herdsmen were ordered to vacate Igboland following recent attacks in the region reportedly perpetuated by the herdsmen especially the recent attack in Enugu.

Onu said there was no need to order the exit of Fulani herdsmen since President Muhammadu Buhari had directed that the perpetrators be brought to book.

“This situation is not pleasing to anybody but the Federal Government is desirous to achieve a peaceful, strong and united nation.

“The government appeals to south-easterners especially youths, not to take laws into their hands as a result of the development.

“The people should exercise patience, as the president has categorically condemned the herdsmen’s actions and directed that no effort should be spared in checking the situation.

“The Ibos are known globally to be peace loving and abhorrers of violence, as I enjoin them to maintain such virtue,” he said.

The minister said that the meeting involved elected APC leaders, national leaders, members of the National Working Committee and other stakeholders from the zone.

“We discussed ways of consolidating on the party’s achievements and making it stronger because we want to start winning elections in the zone.

“We also discussed the disputed issue of state chairmanship of the party, as it will be resolved very soon.”

The minister urged Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari especially on the issue of the 2016 budget as he wanted to get things right.

“The president made promises to the nation; to ensure adequate security for the citizens, rapidly develop the economy, check unemployment, ensure the observance of the rule of law, among others.

“The budget estimate reflected all these promises but what was returned to the president did not conform with his intentions.

“He then demonstrated his resolve to ensure that things are done correctly, as continuing with the old ways of doing things has visible and dire effects.”

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