The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency within the Home of Representatives, Hon. Chinedu Ogah, has referred to as on the Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, to research and tackle reported circumstances of harassment, intimidation, and abuse by some safety operatives focusing on Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra State.
Ogah, who described the report as disturbing, maintained that unity can’t thrive the place discrimination and intimidation exist.
He made the decision whereas reacting to Soludo’s restoration of the Abakaliki Road, which had been modified by the previous governor of the state, Sir Willy Obiano, to Membership Road.
The change in title was extensively condemned by the Ebonyi State authorities, Anambra indigenes resident in Ebonyi State, Hon Chinedu Ogah, and different leaders within the state, who argued that there have been over 50 streets in Abakaliki with the names of communities and people of Anambra origin.
“Let me use this chance to lift considerations concerning the mistreatment of Ebonyi residents in Anambra State. There was reported circumstances of harassment, intimidation, and abuse by some safety operatives focusing on Ebonyi indigenes.
“I name on Governor Soludo to research and tackle these disturbing studies. Unity can’t thrive the place discrimination and intimidation exist.
“The road, which was beforehand renamed “Membership Road,” was just lately reverted following months of public concern and a proper attraction by me in April 2025. Let me commend Governor Soludo for what he did which I see as a unifying and culturally respectful resolution.
“Restoring Abakaliki Road is not only a few title.
It’s a daring assertion of unity, mutual respect, and recognition of shared historical past between the folks of Ebonyi and Anambra States.”
Hon Ogah, who’s the Chairman of the Home Committee on Reformatory Establishments, emphasised that such gestures go a great distance in selling concord throughout the Southeast, notably between neighbouring states with robust cultural and {economic} ties.
He appealed to the Anambra State Authorities to increase inclusion and recognition to Ebonyi folks dwelling within the state, particularly in areas like land possession and social integration, simply as Ebonyi State continues to accommodate and empower non-indigenes.
“Our folks in Anambra deserve the identical hospitality and respect prolonged to others in Ebonyi. Truthful remedy and mutual assist will solely strengthen inter-state relations,” he added.
He additionally referred to as on Ebonyi residents in Anambra to stay law-abiding, respectful of native legal guidelines, and chorus from actions that would provoke pressure or reinforce tribal divisions.
“We have to be ambassadors of peace and unity wherever we discover ourselves. Allow us to keep away from actions that would entice disgrace or foster discrimination,” he suggested.
Some Ebonyi indigenes have described Hon Ogah’s intervention as a well timed step towards rebuilding belief and regional solidarity within the Southeast.
They maintained that it additionally underscores the pressing want for Southeast leaders to collaborate in dismantling synthetic obstacles and promote a united entrance in nationwide politics.
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