Nwoko noted that peace has continued to elude the region due to the perceived marginalisation by successive governments.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Federal lawmaker and Senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and the creation of Anioma State, arguing that these decisions will engender lasting peace in the Southeast.
He made the suggestions while featuring as a guest on Channels Television programme, ‘Sunday Politics’.
Nwoko noted that peace has continued to elude the Southeast geopolitical zone due to the perceived marginalisation of the region by successive governments.
He added that the region has witnessed persistent unrest in recent years, following agitations by the separatist group, which has been calling for the creation of an independent state of Biafra.
The legislator further suggested that to restore lasting peace to the Southeast, the government must create Anioma State and release the IPOB leader, Kanu.
Speaking during the interview, Nwoko said, “The problem in the Southeast has to do with the perceived injustice by successive governments.”
“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 Southeast.”
