■ South-East govs, Ohanaeze push for unconditional release

From Magnus Eze, Enugu

The appearance in court of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, has saved the nation, especially the South-East further crisis, several Igbo leaders have noted.

Saturday Sun was informed that Kanu’s appearance in court has particularly saved the South East dark clouds and shelved a ‘season of damnation’ for the region. IPOB, which had declared sit-at-home any day its leader would be appearing in court, had also threatened a full month lockdown of the zone if the Federal Government failed to produce Kanu in court. The IPOB leader is facing trial for treasonable and seditious charges. He was renditioned from Kenya by the Federal Government over three months ago and detained at the facility of the Department of State Services (DSS).

He was not in court during the next adjourned date, fuelling different insinuations. Saturday Sun gathered reliably that South East Governors had advised the Federal Government that the release of Kanu was key to the de-escalation of tension in the region.


This newspaper had reported of secret meetings between some South East Governors and the IPOB leader, including the recent promise by Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, to ensure that Kanu as an Abia citizen got justice. It was also gathered that several Igbo leaders have continued to push for political solution to the issue.

Ohanaeze, the apex Igbo sociocultural organization, said Kanu’s appearance in court on Thursday was some form of big win. The group noted that it would help to de-escalate tension in the region while attributing the success to the diplomatic astuteness of its leadership under Prof. George Obiozor (President-General) and Okey Emuchay (Secretary-General), both accomplished diplomats.

National Publicity Secretary of the group, Chief Alex Ogbonnia said it was one step forward in Ohanaeze’s determined moves towards ensuring that the IPOB leader was set free in no distant time.

Ohanaeze had dispatched a high-powered delegation consisting of former governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife; the Ezeigbo I of Abuja, Nwosu Ibe and a senior legal practitioner, Chief Goddy Uwazurike, which was in court to monitor the proceedings and report back to its leadership.

Ogbonnia said: “We are unrelenting in our resolve to ensure that the FG toes the path of wisdom by conceding to the proposal for dialogue and Alternative Dispute Resolution which will ensure the unconditional freedom of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and all members of IPOB detained across Nigeria.”

Obiozor had in his inaugural speech on January 20, 2021, called on the Presidency to consider dialogue as a panacea to peace, insisting that the jackboot approach to the IPOB uprising will rather aggravate the precarious situation.

Earlier in the week, former Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, had in a statement signed by his media adviser, Uche Anichukwu, given assurances that the South East Caucus of the National Assembly, where he serves as the leader, was also working towards defusing tension in the region, as well as finding a political solution that would result in the release of Kanu.

Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Uchenna Madu had warned that Kanu’s absence in court would bring devastating destruction to Nigeria as, according to him, “it will be a proof of evidence that he has been killed in DSS detention cage. Nigeria government should know what it means and the follow up reaction if Nnamdi Kanu is denied his physical appearance in the court.”

Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) expressed happiness that the IPOB leader was brought to court, but it expressed displeasure with the handling of the issues. Its President-General, Goodluck Ibem said, however, that with the development, “there will be no need again for the one month sit-at-home threat by IPOB.”

Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) spokesman, Abia Onyike said the self-determination struggle of the Igbo Nation was the most progressive step in overcoming the present crisis which has bedevilled the chaotic Nigerian federation, following decades of injustice, oppression and suppression of the legitimate rights of Ndigbo as a major ethnic nationality in Nigeria. On its part, IPOB has saluted the roles played by some persons and groups, culminating in the appearance of its leader in court on Thursday.

The group hinted that it would not go into any form of negotiation without the unconditional release of its leader and a date fixed for Biafra referendum. IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful said those who played roles in producing Kanu in court had done Nigeria and DSS some great service, noting that they listened to wise counsel.

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/igbo-leaders-in-fresh-moves-to-free-kanu/

Igbo voices are coalescing now into one message.

If there was anytime Ndigbo needed to unite (as a matter of necessity) it's definitely now... The Igbo elites and leaders now know the storm is fast gathering and sitting on the fence isn't feasible anymore, especially in such a clime like Nigeria where ethnic interest supercedes national interest... since every ethnic nationality is now protecting its own "terrorists"... Igbos might as well do likewise with no apologies.

They're slowly getting the message. No elite can win against the masses.

Right direction.

There'll be no easy way political solution for Kanu going by the actions & body language of the AGF. Nigeria is not a banana republic!

The law will take it full course which is the right way to go, so as to set a precedent or an example for those who wants to embark on similar journey in the future.

The first time Kanu was released on political solution, he disappointed and cannot be trusted or treated on such ground anymore.
More so that he has lost control of the Ipob. Even if he's release it won't stop their radicalism so his release won't be the antidote to the restiveness in the SE.

Is this ( move to free kanu )really feasible in the circumstances? For me, l don't think so..


Kanu's attitude towards the FG is seen as an act of aggression... Threaten heaven and hell.

For now,

Abeg, let the sleeping dog lie in the cage

I laf in my village.
I remember those who said Nnamdi Kanu is too young to pull Biafra isue, they are now licking their own vomit.
ANA ENWE OBODO ENWE

Aufbauh:
There'll be no easy way political solution for Kanu going by the actions & body language of the AGF. Nigeria is not a banana republic!

The law will take it full course which is the right way to go, so as to set a precedent or an example for those who wants to embark on similar journey in the future.

Thie first time Kanu was released on political solution, he disappointed and cannot be trusted or treated on such ground anymore.
More so that he has lost control of the Ipob. Even if he's release it won't stop their radicalism so his release won't be the antidote to the restiveness in the SE.

You are right. The best solution now is to bomb all Igbo youths to restore peace for other tribes jarey.

onumadu:
Igbo voices are coalescing now into one message.

Igbo doesn't have the monopoly of tribalism.
Where is Muhammad Yusuf,ABUBAKAR shakue and Henry okah leader of mend?

Musrataman:


Igbo doesn't have the monopoly of tribalism.
Where is Muhammad Yusuf,ABUBAKAR shakue and Henry okah leader of mend?

The fact that you asked this question shows how clueless and out of touch you are with the real situation of things.
The good news is that those in charge of Nigeria currently don't share in your dangerous cluelessness. lol
You saw how Kanu was shining in court yesterday abi? Ask yourself why.
Oga, water and kaikai may have the same colour but water is water and kaikai is kaikai.
Kanu is the most popular political leader in the entire Southern Nigeria.
If you doubt it, put it to vote.

uBuNiT:

You are right. The best solution now is to bomb all Igbo youths to restore peace for other tribes jarey.

No...let them continue cutting their nose to spite their face. The solution is in their hands.

Beside the NE has been in turmoil for over a decade now and has not stop other Nigerians from doing their things.

Abdul05:
Is this ( move to free kanu )really feasible in the circumstances? For me, l don't think so..


Kanu's attitude towards the FG is seen as an act of aggression... Threaten heaven and hell.

For now,

Abeg, let that sleeping dog lie in his cage

Won't happen regardless of what Igbos do. Lawless blackmail will not get Kanu released.

To Igbos Nigeria may be a "Zoo" but any serious President will know the implication for the peace and security of the nation if Kanu is freed and told to go home after all his crimes.

onumadu:


The fact that you asked this question shows how clueless and out of touch you are with the real situation of things.
The good news is that those in charge of Nigeria currently don't share in your dangerous cluelessness. lol
You saw how Kanu was shining in court yesterday abi? Ask yourself why.
Oga, water and kaikai may have the same colour but water is water and kaikai is kaikai.
Kanu is the most popular political leader in the entire Southern Nigeria.
If you doubt it, put it to vote.

If God wants to destroy people He first of all make them useless just as it happened to Sodom and Gomorrah of Old.

Mumu even Lawrence Anini, the outlaw notorious arm rubbers was be taking care of inside prison.

Mugu the federal government that has been controlling your forefathers are above your useless pained fool mindset

onumadu:


The fact that you asked this question shows how clueless and out of touch you are with the real situation of things.
The good news is that those in charge of Nigeria currently don't share in your dangerous cluelessness. lol
You saw how Kanu was shining in court yesterday abi? Ask yourself why.
Oga, water and kaikai may have the same colour but water is water and kaikai is kaikai.
Kanu is the most popular political leader in the entire Southern Nigeria.
If you doubt it, put it to vote.

It is only in the minds of lawless people that Kanu can be viewed a political leader let alone the "most popular political leader in the entire Southern Nigeria" as you ludicrously claim.

Kanu is a terrorists leader of a proscribed terror group. Nothing else.

Musrataman:


[s]If God wants to destroy people He first of all make them useless just as it happened to Sodom and Gomorrah of Old.

Mumu even Lawrence Anini, the outlaw notorious arm rubbers was be taking care of inside prison.

Mugu the federal government that has been controlling your forefathers are above your useless pained fool mindset[/s]

Oga debating you or even exchanging words with you is a total waste of time.
What you need is a brain transplant.
Hate can never produce proper reasoning capacity.
Go cure your hate first, and then maybe your brain transplant may work.
Else even the brain transplant won't work.
Bye!

Grayoso:
[s]Igbos are always sentimental and lawless. The law exists for a reason. It is not a joke to be applied partisanly and according to the profile of those involved.

This is how Igbo leaders demanded Kanu be allowed to enter Nigeria to bury his dead parents and leave after the IPOB leader fled bail in Nigeria and ended up abroad. Sheer idiocy not seen anywhere else on earth !!!!!

Kanu will be prosecuted and jailed. End of story. This has to happen for too many reasons than can be listed one of the main one being the consideration it is very dangerous for an individual and his proscribed terrot group to hold a nation to ransom with violent, terrorist and anarchic behavior and get away with it.

Kanu must be defeated and punished and that defeat and punishment must be public[/s].

Blah blah blah, Yes Igbos are sentimental and lawless and we proudly embrace it, now f**k off you degenerate piece of human garbage and go get a life.

Grayoso:


It is only in the minds of lawless people that Kanu can be viewed a political leader let alone the "most popular political leader in the entire Southern Nigeria" as you ludicrously claim.

Kanu is a terrorists leader of a proscribed terror group. Nothing else.

To the white apartheid regime, Nelson Mandela became a terrorist when he said that blacks should start fighting back, defending themselves against racist murderers.
Nnamdi Kanu became a "terrorist" to you when he called for his people to defend themselves against murderous Fulani herdsmen, and even raised a security outfit to see it happen. You see, your terrorist may be my savior.
And that is exactly why his people are starting to stand up for him - all 75 plus million of them!

You and me no dey for the same category (to borrow from the Abami eda himself).

onumadu:


To the white apartheid regime, Nelson Mandela became a terrorist when he said that blacks should start fighting back, defending themselves against racist murderers.
Nnamdi Kanu became a "terrorist" to you when he called for his people to defend themselves against murderous Fulani herdsmen, and even raised a security outfit to see it happen. You see, your terrorist may be my savior.
And that is exactly why his people are starting to stand up for him - all 75 plus million of them!

You and me no dey for the same category (to borrow from the Abami eda himself).

Lol. Igbos are "75 plus million" in number?

You're right that "you and me no dey for the same category". To begin with I am no delusional fantasist. I can reason properly working with verified facts, statistics and reality.

The rest of what you wrote is not worth dignifying with a response.

As a young boy I usually hear the Phrase, 'power belongs to the people's and I never quite grab the definition of that phrase. In 2009, at the introduction of civilian regime, I started hearing the same phrase, but this time from one of the major political parties in Nigeria...'PDP, power to the people', yet I still didn't understand very well the phrase.

But today, Ipob has truly opened my eyes and understanding to what the phrase stands for.

Maximum respect to them!!!

Igbos are naturally comedians Ahswear

onumadu:
Igbo voices are coalescing now into one message.

F R E E D O M

Fresh move's becux he's fresh

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Exactly what's needed

Even after many centuries,the children of isreal were freed from the land of egypt. No matter how long nigeria will hold biafra down one day the sun shall rise and they shall be freedom. And the mistake Lugard made in 1914 will be corrected.

free who

And they had to include the drunkard Okezie!

It's like their senses are coming back