The efforts of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo to reconcile the warring political leaders in Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria is beginning to yield dividends,as the warring parties have finally abandoned their swords to embrace peace.
Report reaching this paper stated that aftermath of the committee set up by the apex socio- cultural Igbo group,Ohaneze Ndigbo to reconcile the warring parties, the Governor,Mr Dave Umahi has publicly apologized to the former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim and the former governor of the state,Dr Sam Egwu.
Umahi speaking at ground breaking ceremony of FMBN/NLC/TUC/NECW National Affordable Housing Delivery Progammme for Nigerian workers at Uburu,Ohazara LGA, Ebonyi State, said
“I will continue to say that our change of party is not on a personal interest,but for our people,and let me publicly say it here. I have direced that nobody should abuse anybody,even if I am abused,it goes with the job.do not respond to them, but you canput any distorted information straight.
“So, I have decided to move forward,I have decided to forgive all and because of this ,those that may have been hurt, I take responsibility for the action of my government officials and all my supporters.I offer apologies to them” he said.
Recall that Ohaneze Ndigbo, led by Chief John Nnia Nwodo had last week mandated three notable Igbo leaders: the former Senate President, Senator Ken Nnamani, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Igwe Alfred Achebe to reconcile the warring political leaders in Ebonyi State.
The President General of the organisation , Chief Nnia Nwodo announced the formation of the three-man committee at their general meeting ( Ime Obi) held at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu,Enugu State.
Chief Nwodo described as unfortunate,the media war by the two Igbo Leaders in the past weeks, and charged the committee to stop at nothing to reconcile the warring parties.
