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UMUAHIA — A delegation of Igbo elders on Wednesday stormed the Abia Government House, Umuahia, demanding the “immediate and unconditional release” of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The elders, drawn from across the South East, converged at the main entrance of the Government House where they delivered their message to Governor Alex Otti.

Speaking on their behalf, Chief Chukwuemeka Ezebuiro said Kanu’s prolonged detention was no longer tolerable, citing concerns about his deteriorating health and the rising insecurity in the region.

He urged Otti to rally his fellow South East governors to lead a delegation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to press for Kanu’s release, arguing that only a united political front could influence the presidency.

“Kanu’s continued detention is of no advantage to the Federal Government. Political solution remains the only way out,” the elders said.

Another elder, Chief Chinedu Obilor, stressed that if the government could dialogue with bandits, it would be more beneficial to seek a political resolution in Kanu’s case.

Responding, Governor Otti, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, and Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, commended the elders for their peaceful approach and assured them that their grievances would be conveyed to the appropriate authorities.

Diaspora group raises alarm
Meanwhile, Ikenga Think-Tank, North America, an Igbo diaspora group, has decried the worsening insecurity and what it described as “genocidal killings” in the South East.

In an open letter signed by its President, Dr. Dunkwu Agbambu, the group accused Igbo political elites of silence over Kanu’s detention and the insecurity ravaging the region.

It condemned what it called the “targeted killings and unlawful persecution of Igbo youths,” accusing security agencies of complicity. The group demanded:

- Immediate release of Kanu and mass release of all Biafran agitators.

- Concrete steps to secure Igbo land from external and internal threats.

- Withdrawal of all military checkpoints in the region.

The letter faulted Igbo leaders for failing to emulate the courage of their forebears, accusing them of betrayal and complicity.

“Your deafening silence emboldens the perpetrators of this genocide and exposes your indifference to the sacred blood of our people. History will not remember you kindly,” the group warned.

It vowed to continue documenting the crisis in the South East, saying leaders would one day be held accountable for their actions and inactions.

MrSly:
KANU may not be a saint but he has to be released with immediate effect. Sunday Igboho was released.

Sunday is even a freedom fighter like kanu. In ugly cenerio terrorists under there umbrella of bandits and Boko Haram are releases with special treatment my Nigerian govt. Why are they still holding unto kanu?

Warriorplus:
He's a threat to the nation and he will definitely rot wherever he is. we don't want terrorist freed.

Exousiang01:
They are demanding Kanus release at Abia state government house
Tell me something about lack of wisdom

Warriorplus:
He's a threat to the nation and he will definitely rot wherever he is. we don't want terrorist freed.

Mitsurugi:
Of course the murderous bandits are freedom fighting patriots 😂😂😂

Ttalk:
Same MNK that said Lagos state should be burned down, this people can joke too much, now is the time to know Nigeria is not a zoo

Rather than release MNK all bandits and BH should be prosecuted and sentences.
Nigeria should stop romancing killers

MrSly:
KANU may not be a saint but he has to be released with immediate effect. Sunday Igboho was released.

Sunday is even a freedom fighter like kanu. In ugly cenerio terrorists under there umbrella of bandits and Boko Haram are releases with special treatment my Nigerian govt. Why are they still holding unto kanu?

Ttalk:
Same MNK that said Lagos state should be burned down, this people can joke too much, now is the time to know Nigeria is not a zoo

Rather than release MNK all bandits and BH should be prosecuted and sentences.
Nigeria should stop romancing killers

Ttalk:
Same MNK that said Lagos state should be burned down, this people can joke too much, now is the time to know Nigeria is not a zoo

Rather than release MNK all bandits and BH should be prosecuted and sentences.
Nigeria should stop romancing killers

Exousiang01:
Please can you tell us anywhere Sunday did the things Kanu did.
Threatening a siting president.
Encouraging his supporters and foot soldiers to go about killing police officers and destroying private and public properties
Just to mention a few.
Please tell us just 1 that Sunday did...
Please

Warriorplus:
He's a threat to the nation and he will definitely rot wherever he is. we don't want terrorist freed.

Streetinvestor2:
SW president will never do it.They so much hate SE and anything to do with it since the civil war

Biafra independence a Response to Genocide Committed by the Nigerian Islamic jihadist terrorist government.
Historically @mrubin1971 took the stage at the U.S. Congressional Briefing on Biafra September 2025 at Washington DC Congress House. pic.twitter.com/cQq9xMKvyd

— Akparawa Sunny (@BRGIEinfoMinist) September 19, 2025

MrSly:
KANU may not be a saint but he has to be released with immediate effect. Sunday Igboho was released.

Sunday is even a freedom fighter like kanu. In ugly cenerio terrorists under there umbrella of bandits and Boko Haram are releases with special treatment my Nigerian govt. Why are they still holding unto kanu?

Broveens42:
Kanu has become useless in the hands of FG... all these delays are because of shame. The struggle has gone beyond kanu, with the recent developments in Washington DC

Biafra independence a Response to Genocide Committed by the Nigerian Islamic jihadist terrorist government.
Historically @mrubin1971 took the stage at the U.S. Congressional Briefing on Biafra September 2025 at Washington DC Congress House. pic.twitter.com/cQq9xMKvyd

— Akparawa Sunny (@BRGIEinfoMinist) September 19, 2025

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