Again, Ohanaeze Appeals For Kanu’s Release

Again, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his good offices to direct for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

A statement by the president-general of Ohanaeze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, said Kanu’s case is well known to all Igbos and Nigerians. 

He said it is the belief of many that the release of Nnamdi Kanu does not constitute any threat to our democracy or social cohesion and peace.

“Besides, a Nigerian Court has passed a judgement directing that Nnamdi Kanu should be released.  Many Nigerians from the 36 states and Abuja have also made appeal for his release.

 “As the president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the leader of Igbos worldwide, I brought this matter up to a joint meeting of South South, South West, South East and Middle-Belt of Nigeria and they unanimously endorsed that Nnamdi Kanu should be released.

“I hereby make a passionate appeal to our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to assist to procure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.  This will be a highly prized Christmas gift to the Igbos of Nigeria and all other Nigerians who are committed to a peaceful and secure country,” he said.

“The incarceration of Kanu has created unnecessary excuse for terrorism in a region which has hitherto lived in peace and pursued their occupation wherever they are with patriotic zeal.

 “We recollect with sadness that this region was a theatre of war.  The war claimed the lives of many Nigerians.  In addition, businesses and properties were completely destroyed.  

In 1970 when the war ended, the Igbos returned completely impoverished,” he said.