The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Wednesday, appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to officially withdraw the charges laid against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The apex Igbo organisation made the appeal following the release of Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist, from Beninoise prisons.
The group in a statement by its secretary general, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering contributions of Yoruba leaders such as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Professor Banji Akintoye, Professor Wole Soyinka, and Pa Ayo Adebanjo towards the release of Igboho. The organisation recalls its October 1, 2023 Independence Day plea for the release of both Nnamdi Kanu and Igboho.
Isiguzoro on behalf of the group commended President Talon of Benin Republic for the release of Igboho through the intervention of Yoruba leadership and political leaders.
According to the release, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo believes that the release of Igboho presented the opportunity for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to demonstrate similar gestures and drop all charges against Mazi Kanu, allowing him to regain his freedom.”
Part of the statement reads, “The release of Nnamdi Kanu will play a pivotal role in restoring peace in the South-east region and help address the prevailing security challenges.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo calls on all Biafran groups to cease all acrimonies and offensive media wars against the federal government, urging Igbo leaders to focus on the importance of doing what is necessary for the betterment of the region.”
