Decentralise power to end insecurity, Ohanaeze urges Buhari

President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure and decentralise power to address the insecurity issue facing the country.

He spoke on Saturday at the palace of the traditional ruler of Amaifeke in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Emmanuel Okeke, as he went to assess the security situation in the area after the military and the Eastern Security Network clashed.

The Ohanaeze President-General also spoke on the stand of the group on the security issue, saying,

“Our position is that no matter how bad Nigeria problems may be, the only peaceful solution will be best to guarantee Nigerian unity. This can be achieved through a restructured, renegotiated, decentralised or through power devolution.”

Obiozor also said, “Use of force, intimidation or violence will be a national catastrophe which should be avoided. Use violent method will lead to a synchronised national crises and ultimate disintegration of Nigeria. This must be avoided.

“Insecurity in the country is real and must be treated as a matter of national emergency. In this context, I congratulate the Southeast governors and government for the anti-open grazing ban.

“Those who preach or prefer military solutions to Nigeria’s problems are today equally as a threat to Nigerian unity as those enemies they are fighting,” Obiozor said.

He thanked the traditional leaders in the South-East for their role in maintaining peace in the zone, adding, “We are glad there is peace in Orlu zone and that people are carrying out their normal duties. We appeal to the leaders of Orlu to maintain peace in Orlu, a zone traditionally known for being the most peaceful in Imo State.”