Abia State Governor Alex Otti has visited imprisoned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, assuring him of administrative efforts to secure his freedom.
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Governor Alex Otti visited Nnamdi Kanu in a Sokoto prison, assuring him of plans for his release.
Otti stated that ongoing administrative engagements to resolve the issue have been intensified.
He mentioned the Sultan of Sokoto supports Kanu’s freedom and even joked about turbaning him.
Kanu thanked the governor, stating his interest lies in good governance and improved welfare.
He commended Otti’s developmental strides in Abia State based on feedback received.
This marks the first visit by a governor since Kanu’s life imprisonment for terrorism.
Kanu was convicted on seven counts of terrorism by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
In a nation where legal judgment and political resolution often collide, this visit represents a search for calm within the storm, testing whether administrative channels can navigate paths the courts have closed.
Sources: Premium Times