Delta monarchs condemn hate speeches, endorse calls for restructuring

Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers has thrown its weight behind calls for the restructuring of the country. In an eight point communiqué at the end of the council’s meeting in Asaba, the royal fathers called on the Federal Government to revisit the reports and recommendations of past national conferences with a view to coming out with modalities for the restructuring of the country within the shortest possible time.

The communiqué, read by chairman of the council and Obi of Owa, Dr. Efeizomor 11, said restructuring remains the panacea to addressing the various agitations from different sections of the country.

The traditional rulers, who condemned the eviction notice to Igbos in the North, stressed the need for caution, insisting that such negativity represents an ill-wind that would blow no one any good.

Criticising the hate speeches by some Nigerians, the monarchs warned against inflammable statements that could worsen the already tensed situation in the country. They appealed to citizens to preach peace and engage in acts capable of promoting unity and indivisibility of the nation.

They commended the peace overtures of Acting President Yemi Osinbanjo to aggrieved Nigerians, calling on the people to support the Federal Government to achieve cohesion among the diverse ethnic nationalities.