Governors and people of the South-South geopolitical zone have demanded the restructuring of Nigeria, in line with the principle of true federalism to guarantee peace, security, and stability of the nation.

Governor IFEANYI OKOWA of Delta State, who is the Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum, stated this as the position of the zone during the regional stakeholders meeting with a presidential delegation.

The delegation, led by the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor IBRAHIM GAMBARI, met with the governors and other leaders of the region at the Government House in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Governor OKOWA called for true federalism guided by the principle of derivation, revenue sharing, and control of resources by each state of the Federation as it was the case in the first republic.

Professor GAMBARI, in his remark explained that the stakeholders meeting was at the instance of President MUHAMMADU BUHARI, to visit and consult with representatives of the people regarding the recent #EndSARS protest.

The presidential aide lauded the governors for their quick response and actions in addressing the crisis in the region and promised to convey the demands of the governors and leaders of the region to the President.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Deputy President of the Senate, OVIE OMO-AGEGE urged the leaders of the region to avail themselves of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution by the National Assembly, since most of the issues raised were constitutional matters.