Doyin Okupe, a former aide to
ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to set
up a meeting with former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Yakubu Gowon, to seek
a solution to the tension in the South-East.
An ongoing military exercise in
the region, Operation Python Dance II, has resulted in several clashes between
the Nigerian Army and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Abia
state.
Okupe said on Thursday that the
situation was “frightening,” adding that unless some actions were taken to prevent
further spread of “anxiety, anger, and danger,” it will not end.
“In times of this type of
national distress, we must rely on some human institutions in the country for
urgent intervention,” he said.
“Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun
Obasanjo & Gen Theophilus Danjuma must meet with President Buhari within 24
to 48 hours.
“I know that Ibrahim Babangida
and and Gen. Abdulsalam are currently out of the country.
“An emergency council of state
meeting must be summoned to discuss and find immediate and even if temporary
solution to this current problem.
“Since there are no Igbo past
heads of states, Ebitu Ukiwe and chief Alex Ekweme should be invited on this
occasion for balancing.
“Present and past army chiefs of
staff, including Gen. Ihejerika and Minima should also attend. Two or three
leaders of thoughts from the east, including the leader of Ohaneze should also
be invited.”
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