The recently sworn in Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has stated reasons President Bola Tinubu will release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Recall that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been under the custody in Directorate of State Service, DSS.
The Minister made the disclosure during the 13th memorial anniversary of the late Biafran leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Owerri on Tuesday.
Speaking at the event, Ojukwu emphasized that President Tinubu recognized the significance of Kanu’s release. She pointed out that release would help unveil criminal elements exploiting IPOB to instigate chaos in the Southeast.
“President Tinubu understands the importance of Kanu’s release. It will expose the masqueraders behind the violence and help restore order in the Southeast. I will do whatever it takes to ensure His Excellency grants this request.
“The release of Nnamdi Kanu is essential to distinguishing genuine freedom fighters. And from criminals causing mayhem in the Southeast,” Ojukwu stated.
The Minister pointed out that the Igbo were not known for harming their own. She, therefore, urged for collective efforts to reclaim the region from criminality and insecurity.
She also condemned the violent “sit-at-home” orders imposed in the Southeast. Noting that they contradict the principles of self-determination and have hindered economic activities in the area.
“Ndigbo are enterprising and are their brother’s keepers. We must reclaim our land and continue to promote the ideals for which Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu stood for,” she said.
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