New hope has emerged for the imminent release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), following an announcement by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.
Kalu revealed that significant progress had been made through high-level negotiations with key authorities to secure Kanu’s freedom.
His statement came during a meeting of the South-East Legislators Forum in Abuja late last week.
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“I am fighting for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to come out. Very soon, it will happen. Please, keep us in your prayers,” he stated during the gathering, which brought together lawmakers from South-East State Houses of Assembly.
The forum, spearheaded by Kingsley Ikoro, is dedicated to tackling the pressing issues impacting the region.
The Deputy Speaker called on lawmakers to unite in the pursuit of the South-East’s progress, highlighting the significance of solidarity and cooperation. He expressed concern that internal divisions had resulted in missed opportunities for the region and urged an end to disruptive activities, such as sit-at-home protests, which he believes are damaging the area.
“The power of networking is more than money. Unity is power. We hardly recognise our own and we lose a lot of things because of it. We need to end the sit-at-home; people are destroying themselves. We need to come together. The power of unity, the power of growth is important,” he said.
Kalu also advocated for support for the proposed South East Development Commission (SEDC), an initiative designed to promote reconstruction, rehabilitation, and reintegration in the region.
He dismissed claims that President Tinubu was opposed to the initiative, urging lawmakers to fully support the project.
Furthermore, the Deputy Speaker outlined plans for zonal public hearings on constitutional amendments set for the first and second quarters of the upcoming year. He encouraged South-East legislators to engage actively in the process, share their ideas, and work together to develop a unified legislative strategy.
“I want to commend you for leaving your various Houses of Assembly to come to the Federal House for exposure. It will help you. The benefits are many. It will make your legislative activities more robust and help you speak from the point of knowledge,” he remarked.
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Regarding Kanu’s situation, the Deputy Speaker called on lawmakers to stay united in addressing the region’s issues and to seize the opportunity to align with federal policies for the benefit of their communities.
Nnamdi Kanu has been held by the Department of State Services (DSS) since his arrest in Kenya and subsequent extradition to Nigeria in June 2021. His ongoing detention on treason charges has sparked international condemnation, with numerous stakeholders urging his release amid rising tensions in the South-East.
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