Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organization, has made an appeal to President Bola Tinubu to consider granting a political pardon to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary.
Gatekeepers News reports that Damian Okeke-Ogene, the National Vice President of Ohanaeze, emphasised that releasing Kanu could potentially contribute to restoring peace, aiding the government in identifying instigators of violence, and ultimately putting an end to the disruptive sit-at-home practices in the South East geopolitical zone.
“Our primary demand this Independence Day is for the President to seize this moment of celebration to grant political pardon to our son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, currently held in DSS detention,” Okeke-Ogene stated.
He emphasized that Ohanaeze believes in Nigeria’s democracy and that Kanu’s release would foster peace and unity among all Nigerians residing in Igbo land. “We also urge South East governors to strengthen the security framework and enhance the welfare of the people in the region,” he added.
While calling on President Tinubu to take urgent action that would bring relief to millions of Nigerians facing insecurity, hunger, and other socio-economic challenges, Okeke-Ogene lamented that the country is still developing at a slow pace.
