By David Uka
Traditional rulers of Ebonyi state, Elders council and other stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the formation of EBUBEAGU security outfit.
In a joint press briefing,held at EXCO chambers,old government house,Abakaliki,they group who
condemned the recent press conference at Abuja,by the National Assembly members of Ebonyi state said the outfit was not meant to witch hurt any individual or political party,but,to ensure the protection of lives and property in the state
They described the press conference as ill conceived and unbecoming of elected representatives who should bring peace,and development to the state through effective representations.
His Royal Highness,Ezeogo Sunday Oketa of Ebonyi North zone,Ezeogo Dominic Alo,Ebonyi central,Ezeogo Ewa Elechi,Ebonyi south zone who spoke on behalf of other traditional rulers warned against politicizing security issues.
They said the formation of EBUBEAGU security outfit was a collective decision meant to fight crime in the state.
On his part, the chairman Ebonyi Elders forum,Chief Ben Okah,while condemning their attitude,said,it was a total display of ingratitude and show of shame from the national Assembly members,
On his part, the chairman Ebonyi Elders forum,Chief Ben Okah,while condemning their attitude,said,it was a total display of ingratitude and show of shame from the national Assembly members,
His words: "I think it is unwholesome and destructive for a cream of people who were voted by Ebonyi people to stay outside the state and cast dangerous aspersion against the governor of our state, What do they want people outside to believe about the state?
No body should bring crisis to Ebonyi state".
He advised the National Assembly members to turn a new leaf as the people of the state are solidly behind the governor,and would not take lightly,their unwholesome attitude anymore.
The ALGON chairman,princess Nkechinyere Iyioku,who spoke on behalf of the 13 local government Chairmen in the state,said,the formation of EBUBEAGU security outfit was not meant to witch hurt any individual or political party,but,to ensure the protection of lives and property,and called on the people of the state to continue to give their unflinching support to the governor, Engr.David Umahi.
Ikwo local government council boss,Elder Steven Orogwu,while commending governor David Umahi for his tremendous achievements in the state,said,EBUBEAGU security outfit,has since it's establishment,recorded much success in the reduction of crime in Ebonyi state
Commissioner for local government and chieftaincy matters, Barr.Sammuel Okoronkwo, said that the formation of EBUBEAGU was purely the entire decision of the people in the state.
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