Emergence of Southern Interest Group

The Coalition of Southern Groups has formed a group solely dedicated to the cause of Nigerian southerners.

Convener Victor Chikwendu said the group is a collaboration of over thirty political pressure groups that span party lines in southern Nigeria.

It was also said that members of the organization, which included both the PDP and the APC, joined together solely to defend and safeguard the rights and interests of the southern Nigerian entity.

It said the organization confirmed and adopted the convener, Mr Victor Chikwendu as its Director-General (South East), while Mr Fortune Oyadonghan holds the post of Chairman (South South) and Adejumo Ojo Ebeneezer as Secretary (South West).

Other group leadership roles were allocated similarly. Head of Publicity (South South), Mobilisation and Organization (South East) and Legal and Policies (South East) ( South West).

The organization has promised to work with significant political players regardless of their political views.

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The statement says:

Victor Chikwendu held a gathering of over 30 political pressure organizations from the APC, PDP, and other political fronts on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Its main goals are to safeguard the interests of Southern Nigerians, promote a secure political climate amongst the Southern States of Nigeria, and support the Governors’ actions and resolutions.

In the Southern States of the Federation, the group agreed to work together for peace, social political progress, and development.