Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, citing the need to address insecurity and promote development in the South-East.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Kalu praised President Tinubu’s approval of the South East Development Commission Bill, but emphasized that Kanu’s release would be a crucial step toward peace and stability in the region.
“We appeal to Mr. President to temper justice with mercy. A political solution to this issue will bring stability and allow the South-East to thrive,” Kalu stated.
Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Chairman of the House Committee on the South East Development Commission, echoed Kalu’s sentiments, stressing that Kanu’s detention has exacerbated tensions and hindered progress in the region.
Senator Ebenezer Ikeyina and Comrade Mark Iheanyi also lent their voices to the call for Kanu’s release, emphasizing the need for swift action to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
The collective appeals from lawmakers and stakeholders underscore a growing consensus that resolving Kanu’s detention is key to unlocking the South-East’s developmental potential and fostering national unity.