From Enugu State, CEOAFRICA.com gathered that the South East and South South States Governors have reiterated that the choice of who becomes President by 2015, would be made strictly by Nigerian electorate.

This was disclosed in a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting which was held at the Government House in Enugu. The communiqué thanked Nigerians for their continuous support of President Jonathan’s administration. 

The communiqué also called for continuous dialogue in resolving national issues and management of the security in the country so as to guarantee the continued corporate existence of the nation.

On the ongoing ASUU Strike, the governors urged leadership of the University lecturers to consider the students and endeavour to call off the strike through productive dialogue.

The communique read: “The SouthSouth/South East Governors met in Enugu on the 29th day of September to deliberate over issues affecting the Zones and the nation in general.

“After extensive cordial deliberations, the governors of the South South/South East zones resolved to continue to pursue the development of the zones as well as prosecute the various infrastructural projects identified.
“We thank Nigerians for their continued support for the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan who they elected overwhelmingly.

“We urge Mr. President to remain focused on governance and not to allow himself to be distracted.

 “We note that the determination of who will be President of this country in 2015 will be made by the Nigerian electorate in line with democratic tenets and the power of the people should not be usurped by any group or individuals.

“We call for continued dialogue at resolving national issues and the management of the security situation in the country to guarantee the continued corporate existence of our great nation.

“We commend the security agencies for their efforts in managing these challenges and commend the federal government for the massive reduction in crude oil theft.

“We call on the leadership of ASUU and other players to be sensitive to the plight of our children and call off the strike while resolving issues through dialogue.

“Finally, as we celebrate our 53rd Independence anniversary, we felicitate with Mr. President and all Nigerians as we resolve to work for the peace and continuous stability of our great nation.”

Present at the meeting were Sullivan Chime (Enugu), Peter Obi (Anambra), Liyel Imoke (Cross River) Theodore Orji (Abia), Martin Elechi (Ebonyi) Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan (Delta), Godswill Akapbio (Akwa Ibom) and Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (rtd), Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State.