Chairman of the South -East Governors ’
Forum and Ebonyi State Governor , David Umahi, on Monday , stressed that the South – East presidency come 2023, was currently the greatest desire of youths of the region.

Umahi, who stated this during a state- wide broadcast in Abakaliki, explained that leaders of the zone , including governors , met with representatives of the youth in the South -East over the

EndSARS protests, on Sunday , noted that they had agreed to sheathe their swords for peace to reign.

Umahi said , “ I think the South -East should be allowed to produce the leader of the country. I ’ m sure their ( youths) spirit is there .

“ We had a very useful discussion with the youths .
They requested that we have a discussion with the President over their demands . They promised that their agitations and protests will end by the reason of their demands . Their voice has been heard and very loud. The President has taken steps to address their demands .

“ We condemn the shooting at Lekki; we will continue to call for accelerated investigation so that the culprits will be brought to book.

“ Our leaders are addressing the issues raised by the South -East youths. I will take their demands to Mr . President .
The youth task governors of South -East to engage critical stakeholders in the ongoing protests in their respective states and local security architectures .

“ We have agreed that the youth be part of our budgeting . They demanded the rehabilitation of federal roads within the South -East. The Federal Government is already working on some of them .

“ All protests, provocative statements , divisive tendencies will be stopped immediately. They will reciprocate. We have directed our people all over the world to stop these protests. ”