Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, as Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence anniversary....For More READ THE FULL STORY▶▶
The appeal was made by Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, National Vice President of Ohanaeze, who said that the release of Kanu would restore peace in the southeast and allow the government to identify the true perpetrators of violence in the region.
“Our primary demand this Independence Day is for the President to seize this moment of celebration to grant political pardon to our son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, currently held in DSS detention,” Okeke-Ogene stated.
According to him, the group believes in the democracy of Nigeria, insisting that Kanu’s release will foster peace and unity among all Nigerians residing in Igbo land.
“We also urge South East governors to strengthen the security framework and enhance the welfare of the people in the region,” he added. He also called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps that would bring relief to millions of Nigerians facing insecurity, hunger, and other socio-economic challenges....For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶▶
