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No fewer than 180 members of the House of Representatives have adopted a motion moved by the member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia federal constituency of Abia State, Hon. Obi Aguocha calling for the immediate release of the embattled leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, ABN TV reports.

The parliamentarians are comprised of the minority caucus led by a Rivers lawmaker, Hon. Kingsley Chinda.

Others include, Hon. Ali Isa the Minority Whip, Hon. Aliyu Madaki the Deputy Minority Leader and Hon. George Ozodinobi, the Deputy Minority Whip.

Hon Obi Aguocha who made the appeal to the caucus of the 10th House of Representatives on Monday urged his colleagues to take a definitive position on the ongoing discourse surrounding Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and to explore a political solution to this pressing issue.

The minority caucus consists of all members from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) - 115 seats, Labour Party (LP) - 35 seats, New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) - 19 seats, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) - 5 seats, Social Democratic Party (SDP) - 2 seats, Young Progressives Party (YPP) - 2 seats, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) - 2 seats

In his address, Hon Aguocha emphasized the importance of a united stance within the minority caucus, highlighting that the resolution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's case is crucial for national peace, stability, and unity.

He called for immediate and strategic engagement with relevant stakeholders to advocate for a peaceful and political resolution to the matter, which has significant implications for the socio-political landscape of Nigeria.

Hon Aguocha underscored the potential benefits of addressing the situation through dialogue and reconciliation rather than a prolonged abuse of legal processes and confrontation. He expressed his belief that a political solution could pave the way for enhanced national integration and the restoration of trust among various communities.

This is seen as a decisive stand by the opposition political parties on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the planned protest, insecurity, the dilapidated infrastructure, and the economy.

The adoption of the position on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the influential caucus comes on the heels of Hon. Aguocha's recent visits to the former President Muhammadu Buhari.

It will be recalled that the Southeast Governors forum also joined in the call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Hon Aguocha's call to action by his colleagues serves as a reminder of the critical role that legislative bodies play in fostering peace and stability in the nation. He remains committed to championing initiatives that promote justice, equity, and harmonious coexistence across Nigeria.

christistruth01:
This Endsars Broadcast was certainly not freedom of speech!!

We know the game you are playing


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZimvz1eIps

SensetionalGoal:
Incoherent as usual
Do not derail this thread... You all should stop this devilish attitude of instigating violence all the time because you are not immune to violence yourself

gidgiddy:
When 5 Governors, 15 Senators and 180 reps back the call for your release, then you know you have arrived because that much elected officials have never back anyones release in the history of Nigeria

Ojiofor:
Is that an achievement?
Igbo politicians are calling for his release in order to stop the violence he Nnamdi Kanu created in SE.

Mynd44:
When Kanu was inciting and instigating violence he didn't know.

Those who want him released should first show us what they did to caution him when he first started preaching hatred then we move from there

Mynd44:
When Kanu was inciting and instigating violence he didn't know.

Those who want him released should first show us what they did to caution him when he first started preaching hatred then we move from there

gidgiddy:
When 5 Governors, 15 Senators and 180 reps back the call for your release, then you know you have arrived, because that much elected officials have never back anyones release in the history of Nigeria

gidgiddy:
It's a big achievement. That's the man Nigeria went to kidnap from another country. That's the man Nigeria called a terrorist. Thats the man Nigeria charged with treason


And yet thats the man that 5 Governors, 15 Senators and 180 reps are calling for his release

When 200 elected officials are backing the release of one man the Nigerian authorities called a terrorist, it tells the whole world that the Nigerian authorities are wrong