Kanu's release will restore sanity in the SE - Ohanaeze says as it plans visit to Tinubu over IPOB leader

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide believes the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will restore peace in the southeast.

This comes after it was confirmed that the leadership of the group was planning a visit to President Bola Tinubu to canvass for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.

Ohanaeze President, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Supreme Council of Nigeria Traditional Rulers, Southeast chapter led by the President, HRM Eze Iheanyichukwu Nwokenna of Abia State at his Glass House, Orji-Owerri office complex on Saturday, October 14.

He said the planned visit to the president is centered on all issues bothering the people of the South East geo-political zone.

Iwuanyanwu stated that the move to push for the release of the secessionist from the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, became necessary following the worsening security situation in the region.

According to him, some persons are using Kanu’s name and his incarceration to perpetrate crimes in the region, saying they are only after their selfish interest.

“Your request 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 the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. His continual detention is escalating insecurity in the southeast.

“After he’s released, let us now see 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 selfish interests. There must be peace and stability in Igboland.

“Immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will restore sanity,” he said.

NBA