“We are state governors. But we all have our limitations when it comes to control of operations.”
The clampdown, according to Mr. Oyeyemi, is an integral part of the Corps effort to reduce road traffic crashes across the country.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan said “The nomination cannot be nullified because we asked them to be changed.”
Governor Makinde, however, stated that the Iroko market, where the crisis originated from remains closed.
He will be grilled on his views on U.S. policy toward China, currently the subject of a comprehensive review.
“I hope we can work together to support the federal government so that it can do the needful.”
“If investigation proves that he (Okorocha) has committed an offence, he will be charged to court,” Mr. Ikeokwu said.
“The court has to rule on the matter before zone 2 can do anything.”
Chief of staff Ibrahim Gambari, Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu and SSS Director-General Yusuf Bichi were also absent, despite being invited to take part in the crucial meeting.
The governor blamed intelligence failure for the victimisation of the Fulani cattle herders.
