By Chukwuemeka Umesi
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The South-East Development Commission (SEDC) Act has been a subject of controversy, with some groups calling for its implementation and others opposing it.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has called for the suspension of agitations and protests regarding the SEDC Act, urging for dialogue and understanding instead.
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has backed Kalu’s call, urging Igbo youths to suspend their agitations and protests.
The group believes that suspension of agitations will create an enabling environment for constructive dialogue, allowing for a better understanding of the Act’s implications and potential benefits. The ultimate goal is to ensure the SEDC Act benefits the South-East region and promotes development, rather than becoming a source of division and conflict. no longer any need for any form of agitation or protest in the region.“We want to reiterate our call that no Igbo man should participate in the planned nationwide protest.
“In line with the call by Igbo leader, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu, we also advocate that every form of protest and agitation should end forthwith.“This is as the bill will address the key issues of concern to Ndigbo, as it centres on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses and other infrastructural damage suffered by the region as a result of the effect of the civil war after 54 years.“We, therefore, call on all Ndigbo to key behind the Rt Hon Benjamin Kanu, the new face of hope for the Igbo race, as we are sure of having our demands met through him under the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Okwu further stated.