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...For a better society... Wednesday, July 07 2004 Vol 17 No.131 News Editorial Politics Opinion Features The Arts Sports Education Business Money/Market Travels/Tourism Property/Environment Columnists S. East govs meet Wabara over board allocation NDIDI OKAFOR, Abuja GOVERNORS of the South East zone yesterday met with the Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, over the federal boards positions allocated to the area. The Federal Government at the weekend dissolved the boards of several parastatals, agencies, corporations and extra-ministerial bodies. The meeting which held in Wabara’s office at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, was attended by the governors with Govs Orji Uzor Kalu, Abia and Achike Udenwa, Imo represented by their deputies, Dr. Chima Nwafor and Chief Ebere Udeagu respectively while Governors Chris Ngige, Anambra, Chimaroke Nnamani, Enugu and Sam Egwu, Ebonyi were physically present. Briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, Gov. Ngige and the National Secretary of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, said the main focus of the meeting was "to look at our allocation for the federal boards and we spoke with one voice and unanimity of purpose." The governor also reiterated his opposition to zoning or rotation even as he said that July 10, 2003 when he was abducted was "a blessing in disguise." Chief Ogbulafor, on his part, said that the meeting was necessitated by the need to ensure peace and harmony and disclosed that membership of the PDP would be central in the sharing of the positions and ultimate appointment into the disclosed boards. "Well, there must be some measure of patronage to belong to the boards. We feel that the allocation should be based on performance and the South East performed very well compared to other zones," he noted. Ogbulafor stated that the South East deserved what it is getting presently, adding, however, that "we are asking for a fair share because we did well." Asked whether the meeting was a positive indication that Igbo political leaders are coming together, Ogbulafor responded that "it is healthy. That means, we have an effective Senate President and we are happy about that. He is the unifying force." The PDP scribe said that the meeting was cordial. Gov. Ngige who was asked his views on zoning, criticized the principles of zoning and rotatory presidency, saying they are "pedestrian and primordial." Ngige said that the best approach in 2007 was for Nigerians to allow the "best man to rule. I like excellence." The meeting, Ngige said "continues this evening." � 2004 @ Champion Newspapers Limited (All Right Reserved). Powered By dnetsystems.net dnet�

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