The Southeast Governors’ Forum has announced plans to engage with the Federal Government to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The resolution was made during a meeting held in Enugu and hosted by Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.

In a communique issued at the end of the meeting, the governors expressed their commitment to addressing pressing regional issues and enhancing security and economic integration in the Southeast.

Part of the communique read: ”The Forum resolved to visit Mr. President to discuss pressing issues concerning the South East Region.

”The Forum also resolved to interface with the Federal Government to secure the release of Mr. Nnamdi Kanu.”

The Forum also expressed condolences to the Governments and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, and the entire Southeast region on the passing of the immediate past minister of science and technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu. They also extended their sympathies to his family.

Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku GCON, and His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, also joined the governors at the meeting in a show of solidarity.

All five governors in the region were present including Senator Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Dr. Alex Otti of Abia, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi and the host governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.