President Bola Tinubu yesterday met with Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in what is widely believed to be part of ongoing efforts to secure the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
Gatekeepers News reports that the meeting comes days after Otti visited Kanu at Sokoto Prison, where the IPOB leader is serving his sentence. The visit, according to officials, was part of a coordinated push involving legal and political actors working to find a resolution to the long-running case.
During the Sokoto visit, Otti was accompanied by Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; the Abia State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna; and his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma. Officials of the Sokoto State Government were also in attendance.
Since assuming office, Otti has repeatedly emphasised that addressing Kanu’s case is a priority for his administration. After his visit to the prison, the governor restated his commitment to pursuing all lawful means to achieve Kanu’s freedom.
“While Kanu is free to appeal his conviction, I’m happy to inform you that I have activated, and will continue to work on the already agreed strategy until his freedom is secured,” Otti said through his media aide.
Yesterday’s engagement with President Tinubu is widely interpreted as an extension of that strategy, aimed at promoting dialogue and exploring possible federal-level solutions.
Political observers say the meeting highlights Otti’s determination to utilise both state and national channels in seeking a breakthrough. Although the details of the discussions were not disclosed, the development signals continued high-level attention to a case that has remained central to Nigeria’s legal, political, and security debates.
As the matter unfolds, analysts note that any potential resolution will require careful balancing of judicial processes, political considerations, and wider national security implications.
