Eze asked President Bola Tinubu’s administration to interact with Ebonyi State and South East Political, Traditional, and Religious Leaders.
This was in response to a motion made by Rep. Eze Nwachukwu Eze (PDP-Ebonyi) in Abuja during plenary.
Eze had proposed a resolution titled ‘Need to Prevent Further Killings in Ebonyi Local Government Area, and Rising Insecurity in Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Ebonyi State.’
However, Onwusibe, who represents Isiala Ngwa North in Abia State, begged the House to alter the motion to ensure Kanu’s release and put an end to the worrying incidences of killings in the country’s south-east.
It should be noted that Kanu had been detained by the Department of State Security (DSS) despite a court order to free the group’s leader.
In his motion, Eze encouraged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to confer with Ebonyi State and South East Political, Traditional, and Religious Leaders.
This, according to him, is to find a long-term solution to the South East’s insecurity.
He also advised the Acting Inspector General of Police to deploy Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) to strategic points throughout Ebonyi State in order to prevent further attacks.
He requested that the House charge the Committee on Police Affairs (when it is formed) with making budgetary provisions for the Nigeria Police Force to buy more combat helicopters.
This is to ensure effective surveillance of the South-East States and Nigeria in general, according to him.
However, an amendment to the resolution to add Nnamdi Kanu’s release was rejected and deferred by the Speaker, who stated that the subject should not be included in the motion on Ebonyi killings.
However, Onwusibe stated that the insecurity was caused by Kanu’s protracted confinement, and that the government should consider releasing him to bring peace to the region.
The amendment, however, was rejected by Rep Ibrahim Halims, Deputy Leader of the House, who stated that “matters like that are always determined by court and not by parliamentary decision.”
Rep. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, stated in his contribution that Onwusibe’s motion aimed to find an amicable solution to the Kanu issue.
He went on to say that the amendment’s prayer should be to urge Mr. President to adopt any alternative diplomatic or political way to find a long-term solution to this problem.
He claims that those of us from the area are aware of where the shoe is pinching us.
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In his decision, Abbas stated,
“This is a topical issue, my ruling on this is that I will defer ruling on this at this particular time, and I will invite both the minority and majority leaders.”
This, according to him, is to check with him and understand what the meaning of the legislation is before stating my own position.
“As a result, while I rule on other motions and amendments proposed, that particular one is suspended.”