Abia Lawmaker Seeks Buhari’s Support in Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Obi Aguocha, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has visited former President Muhammadu Buhari, with a request to intervene towards the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Aguocha, said that he was in Katsina “to seek Buhari’s intervention and elicit his support for a political dialogue and constructive engagement”.

This, according to him, is to engender a resolution of the salient issues surrounding the continued detention and trial of Kanu, “which could lead to his release on pragmatic national reconciliation considerations”.

Aguocha said that “for the missteps, utterances and ill gestures of the past, especially on the part of my constituent and brother, Nnamdi Kanu, I am deeply sorry.”

Aguocha further expressed his belief that a political resolution would not only address the grievances of parties on all sides but promote greater understanding and unity in the country.

The lawmaker further stated that the meeting with Buhari was part of a broad-based initiative aimed at securing a speedy political resolution of Kanu’s detention and trial.

This, he said, “is to secure his release in the spirit of engendering dialogue and non-contentious approaches to resolving thorny national issues”.

Aguocha said that the initiative was anchored on the understanding that “Kanu was willing, ready and able to embrace the new dynamic in joining hands across the country in building a new Nigeria”.

Buhari in his response commended the lawmaker’s humility and dedication to serving his people.

He assured the lawmaker that his approach was welcomed and that he would not be opposed to any political solution for Kanu’s release.

Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of the State Services since his extradition from Kenya in June 2021 and is being prosecuted for alleged treason and terrorism charges.

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