In order to advocate for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to be released from prison, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has made plans to meet with President Bola Tinubu.
The Southeast Chapter of the Supreme Council of Nigerian Traditional Rulers, led by HRM Eze Iheanyichukwu Nwokenna of Abia State, was visited by Ohanaeze President Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on Saturday during a courtesy visit at his Glass House Orji-Owerri office complex.
According to him, the focus of the upcoming visit to the president would be on all the concerns of the residents of the South East geopolitical zone.
According to Iwuanyanwu, the need to press for the secessionist’s release from the Department of State Services’ (DSS) custody arose as a result of the deteriorating security situation in the area.
He claims that some people are utilizing Kanu’s reputation and his imprisonment to commit crimes in the area, claiming that their only motivation is self-interest.
“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.