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NNAMDI KANU: SOUTH-EAST GOVERNORS FINALLY UNITE TO MEET TINUBU FOR RELEASE •OBASANJO SHOWS SOLIDARITY
SOUTH-EAST GOVERNORS UNITE TO SEEK RELEASE OF NNAMDI KANU
“Mr Kanu has been in detention since he was rearrested in June 2021 and repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya under controversial circumstances.”
Eaglessightnews reports that In a bold and unprecedented move, the South-East Governors Forum has finally come together to demand the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
“The forum resolved to visit Mr President (Tinubu) to discuss pressing issues concerning the South-east region. The forum also resolved to interface with the federal government to secure the release of Mr Nnamdi Kanu,” said Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who chairs the forum.
“The forum resolved to visit Mr President (Tinubu) to discuss pressing issues concerning the South-east region. The forum also resolved to interface with the federal government to secure the release of Mr Nnamdi Kanu,” he added.
“The governors also resolved to discuss other issues ranging from security to the economy with the President,” said Governor Uzodinma.
A delegation that included former President Olusegun Obasanjo; ex-Commonwealth Secretary-General, Emeka Anyaoku, and the Obi of Onitsha, HRM Nnaemeka Achebe; paid a solidarity visit to the Forum. “We are here to show our support for the governors’ efforts to address the region’s challenges,” said Obasanjo.
Nnamdi Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his arrest in mid-2021. “He is facing terrorism-related charges levelled against him by the Federal Government,” said a source familiar with the case.
Despite repeated calls for his release, including a Court of Appeal ruling striking out the charges and ordering his release, Kanu remains in detention. “The governors’ move to seek Kanu’s release is seen as a significant step towards addressing the longstanding issue and promoting peace and stability in the South-East region,” said a political analyst.
As the region waits with bated breath for the outcome of the governors’ intervention, one thing is clear – the fate of Nnamdi Kanu and the future of the South-East hang in the balance.
The South-East Governors Forum is comprised of the following members:
- Peter Mbah of Enugu State
- Alex Otti of Abia
- Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra
- Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi
- Senator Hope Uzodinma of Imo
The governors’ decision to seek Kanu’s release is a departure from their previous stance on the matter. “We have decided to take a different approach to address the issue,” said Governor Uzodinma.
The move is seen as a significant step towards addressing the longstanding issue and promoting peace and stability in the South-East region. “The governors’ decision is a welcome development,” said a political analyst.
The region has been plagued by insecurity and economic challenges, and the governors’ move is seen as a way to address these issues. “We are committed to finding a solution to the region’s challenges,” said Governor Uzodinma.
The governors’ decision is also seen as a way to appease the IPOB leader and his supporters. “We want to find a way to resolve the issue peacefully,” said Governor Uzodinma.
The move is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Kanu’s detention. “We hope that this will lead to a resolution of the issue,” said a source familiar with the case.
The South-East Governors Forum has been criticized in the past for not doing enough to address the region’s challenges. “We are trying to make a difference,” said Governor Uzodinma.
The governors’ move is seen as a way to redeem themselves and show that they are committed to addressing the region’s challenges. “We are committed to finding a solution,” said Governor Uzodinma.
The region’s challenges include insecurity, economic challenges, and political instability. “We want to find a way to resolve these issues,” said Governor Uzodinma.
The governors’ decision is a significant step towards addressing these challenges. “We hope that this will lead to a resolution of the issue,” said a source familiar with the case.
In conclusion, the South-East Governors Forum has taken a significant step towards addressing the longstanding issue of Nnamdi Kanu’s detention. The move is seen as a way to promote peace and stability in the region and appease the IPOB leader and his supporters. The governors’ decision is a welcome development and a significant step towards finding a solution to the region’s challenges.
