The National Leader of the Southern and Middle Belt Leadership Forum,
(SMBLF) Chief Edwin Clark played host to Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by Ambassador Prof George A. Obiozor at his Asokoro residence, Abuja on Saturday, April 17,2021.

The warm discussion was centred on the solution to the various  problems afflicting the country. Professor Obiozor in his speech lamented the rising cases of insecurity in the country.

He stated that the South East which was rated the safest zone in the country has in recent times recorded incidents of sophisticated terrorism.

The Ohanaeze leader solicited the patriotic support of Chief Clark and other ethnic nationalities for the Igbo to preside over Nigeria in 2023.

Obiozor added that injustice to the South East has enormous ripple effects, not just on the South East but the entire country. As it stands, Nigeria as a country is in serious agony and pains.

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Obiozor also stated that the time has come for “the restoration of the dignity of man and  national healing”.

“We should start doing something to address the problem. I therefore, urge the federal government to conspicuously impress the values of justice, equity and fairness so that Nigeria will face clear ease of unity”.

In his response, Chief Cark stated that the successor to President Buhari should come from the South East of Nigeria. This is in line with equity and natural justice. He acknowledged that the Igbo have been alienated from the seat of federal power for so long. Clark warned that no Igbo speaking person from Delta and Rivers should aspire for the post of President in 2023.