The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has accused the Southeast Governors for the continued incarceration of the of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to the Ohanaeze, the attitude of the Governors is borne out of personal reasons.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Secretary-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Sunday.
According to the statement, Isiguzoro urged the Igbo to direct their scrutiny towards the Southeast Governors.
Concerning the escalating security challenges in the Southeast and the ongoing detention of Kanu by the Department of State Services (DSS), Isiguzoro said the Igbo should hold the Governors responsible rather than President Bola Tinubu.
He said, “It has come to our attention that Southeast Governors and certain Igbo leaders had failed to provide the vital guarantees necessary to explore political avenues for Kanu’s release.
To achieve the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the Ohanaeze emphasized the indispensable unity and commitment needed from Southeast Governors.
Ohanaeze urged the Governors to draft in respected Igbo figures, such as Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Pa Ebitu Ukiwe, Sen Ike Nwachukwu, and others. The organization assured that with this calibre of personalities the Federal Government will release Kanu.
The statement read, “Tragically, it appears that some Southeast Governors and Igbo elites have opted to exploit Nnamdi Kanu’s detention for personal gain, political maneuvering, and the pursuit of relevance.
“It is concerning that certain Southeast Governors and Igbo Leaders seem content to visit Nnamdi Kanu in the DSS facility. Branding him as a “monkey in the Zoo,” rather than earnestly seeking political resolutions for his release.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo notes with distress the actions of Southeast Governors, Senators, members of the House of Representatives, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and other Igbo figures, who appear more focused on publicizing their visits to Kanu in detention rather than actively working towards his release and addressing the pressing security issues in our region.”
“We are concerned about Southeast Governors, Igbo Elders, and National Assembly members allegedly plotting to prolong Kanu’s detention until 2027.
“The failure of some Southeast Governors to leverage their political connections to advocate for Kanu’s release is disheartening. And it epitomizes self-interest over communal welfare.
“It is imperative that Ndigbo call Southeast Governors, Igbo Elders, National Assembly members, and traditional rulers to account for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, rather than attributing blame to the Federal Government or President Tinubu.
“The Federal Government awaits a unified stance and commitments from the Igbo community to potentially expedite Nnamdi Kanu’s release.
“In conclusion, Ohanaeze Ndigbo implores all stakeholders in the Southeast to prioritize community welfare over personal ambitions. And to unite in the pursuit of Nnamdi Kanu’s release and the resolution of security challenges in our region. Through collaborative efforts and a unified approach, we can attain tangible progress in this matter,” the statement said.
source: PM NEWS
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