Southwest All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have registered their opposition to agitations for secession by some groups in parts of the country.
They affirmed their belief in the unity, stability and sustenability of the country and urged the individuals, groups and associations canvassing secession and hate speeches to stop.
The leaders supported the ‘Asaba Declaration’ by Southern governors, particularly the ban on open grazing, which they said would lessen the tension between farmers and herders.
At the meeting hosted by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu were his Ogun and Osun states counterparts, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola; House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila; APC National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former APC Interim National Chairman and Convener of the meeting, Chief Bisi Akande, former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba and an APC chieftain, Chief Pius Akinyelure.
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and his Ekiti State counterpart, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who sent their apologies, were represented by Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Adeniyi Adebayo.
Former Chief of Defence Staff, elderststesman Gen. Alani Akinrinade also attended the meeting.
The resolution statement read: “We express our strong opposition to separatist agitations and hate speeches. While urging those indulging in such to desist forthwith, are renew our belief in the unity, stability and sustainability of the country.”
The leaders also called for a unity of purpose and action in a bid to resolve the mounting challenges.
