Ndigbo to Meet Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide organization has announced its intentions to engage in discussions with President Bola Tinubu in a bid to advocate for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President of Ohanaeze, made this announcement during a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Supreme Council of Nigeria Traditional Rulers, Southeast chapter, which is presided over by HRM Eze Iheanyichukwu Nwokenna of Abia State.
The meeting took place at the Glass House Orji-Owerri office complex.
Iwuanyanwu noted that the visit to the President is aimed at addressing various concerns that affect the people of the South East geo-political zone.
He further explained that their endeavor to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) has become imperative due to the deteriorating security situation in the region.
He raised concerns about individuals misusing Kanu’s name and his imprisonment to commit crimes, asserting that their motives are purely self-serving.
Iwuanyanwu expressed, “Your request (Supreme Council of Nigeria Traditional Rulers, South East chapter) and solidarity visit have reinvigorated my leadership intention to see President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on issues concerning the Igbo ethnic group, more especially the need to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu of IPOB. His continual detention is escalating insecurity in the Southeast.
“Let us see when he’s released, any person or group that will be instigating insecurity or crisis in Igboland using his name or detention.
“Some people and groups are illegally feasting on his popularity and detention just to cause unnecessary trouble and problems in the entire Southeast and for their own selfish interests. There must be peace and stability in Igboland.
“Immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will definitely restore sanity,” he said.
