A former member of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Obinna Ichita has sought the intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
In a statement, Hon Ichita said the release of Kanu from detention would not only bring to an end insecurity in the South East but will also ensure economic rejuvenation.
“I appeal to President Bola Tinubu to kindly intervene and graciously approve and direct the activation of a process that will see to the release of Kanu and the restoration of peace and security in South East through negotiation and alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
“A timely commencement of this process will achieve the desired objective. Further delay may defeat this goal as some may view such gesture as a mere political strategy.
“The effects of the release of Kanu by President Tinubu may be analyzed from different perspectives; security, commerce, transportation, politics and diplomacy.”
The former lawmaker said many were in agreement that the release of Kanu by the President will not only portray the President as a unifier, but it will also
showcase Nigeria as another example of Africans solving their problems without “external directives”.
Hon Ichita who informed that in the last two weeks he have had series of meetings with Kanu at the DSS Headquarters, Abuja, said at such meetings, peace was the central issue
discussed.
He said it was unfortunate that South East leaders do not seem to see the need to approach Mr. President and seek for his intervention for a peaceful resolution of the issues between Kanu and the Federal Government.
“Many people have cancelled their planned trips to the South East this festive season due to many incidents of kidnapping and attacks on security operatives. Yet the political leaders of the region do not seem to be bothered about this security challenge in their areas of responsibility.”
Hon Ichita expressed optimism that the social and political issues which are germane for the restoration of peace and security in the South East can be resolved through conversations.
