A statement by the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, Isiguzoro Okechukwu, said Kanu’s release is expected to reduce the self-acclaimed Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa and Labour Party’s presidential candidate Peter Obi.
Okechukwu said Kanu’s would relegate Ekpa’s activities in the Southeast to the “annals of history,” adding that the IPOB could carry noteworthy implications for the political scenario in the Southeast.
The statement reads: “It has come to our attention that certain mischievous Igbo political elites and deviant opportunists are attempting to take undue credit for Nnamdi Kanu’s potential release.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges President Tinubu not to entertain any visits or demands from these individuals, as the credit for Kanu’s release should solely be attributed to him.
“We emphasize that the effects of Nnamdi Kanu’s release will gradually diminish the rising popularity of both Peter Obi and Simon Ekpa in the Southeast.
“Additionally, from a security perspective, Ekpa’s disruptive activities and terrorist tendencies in the Southeast will be consigned to the annals of history.”
Ohanaeze appeals to President Bola Tinubu to stay firm in his decision-making process regarding the release of Kanu.
“We assure him that the Igbo nation stands behind him, and we trust that he will handle this matter with utmost care and consideration,” he added.
Kanyi Daily recalls that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, had disclosed its intention to meet with Bola Tinubu to advocate for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
