By Chinedu Max Egere
A public Affairs Analyst,Prince Bob Njemanze has raised his voice with a caution on the consequences of engaging in campaign of calumny and blackmail by some South-East politicians against their brothers from the zone in the name politics.
Prince Njemanze made the remark at the South- East Stakeholders Convergence held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Owerri at the Weekend which was hosted by Governor Hope Uzodimma and chaired by Senator Ike Nwachukwu.
The fiery Public Affairs Analyst said that it would be proper that the politicians from the South- East geo-political zone focus mainly on their manifestos and engage in politics without bitterness calling for a selfless agenda with a unity of purpose.
Prince Njemanze, while praising Governor Hope Uzodimma for the successful hosting of the Stakeholders meeting, emphasized on the need for a broader convergence irrespective of political linings and principles given the set target of such organized meetings.
He commended Senator Ike Nwachukwu for his leadership qualities and commitment to Igbo unity making references to his roles at the National Conference,Abuja held under the Administration of former President Jonathan where he said that the retired General stood like a colossus in defence of the Igbo cause and unity.
Earlier in his remark,the Chairman of the occasion,Senator Ike Nwachukwu had stressed that the meeting transcended partisan politics declaring it as an essential effort towards tackling insecurity, economic hardship and political fragmentation.
The former Governor of Imo state,Chief Ikedi Ohakim read the Nine- Point Communique outlining the region’s official stance and strategic road map with a resolved commitment to maintaining regular meetings across all cadre towards implementation progress.
The stakeholders’ convergence was attended by prominent leaders among who include the Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Chief Benjamin Kalu; former Governor of Old Anambra state; Senator Jim Nwobodo,Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim;Prof Solomon Ogbu; Chief Mao Ohuabunwa,Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu and others.