As the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo continues his consultations with leaders of different ethnic, religious and interest groups on the nation’s unity in Abuja, some leaders of the Southern states have also met in Lagos.
The meeting, which was held in one of the leaders’ residence in Lagos, had leaders from the Southeast, South-South and Southwest regions in attendance. The meeting, according to the organisers, was a reaction to the recent tension in the country and the threat to national unity
The leaders said they strategised on the best moves to achieve peace and equity among the different ethnic nationalities within the country.
Among those at the meeting were Afenifere leaders such as General Alani Akinrinade (rtd.), Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Senator Femi Okunrounmu. The President of Ohanaeze, Chief John Nwodo, and others are from the South-South region, including one of the region’s vocal activists, Tony Uranta were also present at the meeting. (Channelstv)