In a significant move, the South East caucus in the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider releasing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and others in similar situations. This call comes as a beacon of hope for a region that has been grappling with security challenges and unrest.
The caucus, comprising 43 lawmakers from the 5 states of the South East geopolitical zone, has thrown its weight behind an out-of-court settlement as the most effective way to restore peace to the region. This move is a testament to the lawmakers’ commitment to finding a political solution to the lingering crisis.
The federal high court has also shown support for an out-of-court settlement, which is a accepted canon of dispute resolution in Nigeria’s civil and criminal jurisprudence. This development has given impetus to the caucus’s appeal for a political solution.
Led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu (Abia), the caucus has appealed for a political solution to the matter, stating that it is the quickest way to bring an end to the legal impasse and restore peace in the South East region.
The call for Kanu’s release has been backed by lawmakers from all 5 states in the South East geopolitical zone, including Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo. This show of unity and solidarity is a testament to the region’s desire for peace and stability.
As the country grapples with security challenges and unrest, the South East caucus’s call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release is a step in the right direction. It is a bold move that has the potential to bring peace and stability to a region that has been torn apart by conflict and unrest.
We hope that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will heed the caucus’s call and consider releasing Kanu and others in similar situations. This move has the potential to bring an end to the legal impasse and restore peace to the South East region.
The full list of signatories includes:
– Abia State: Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Hon. Aguocha Obinna, Hon. Nkwonta Chris, and others
– Anambra State: Rt. Hon. Afam Ogene, Hon. Agbodike Paschal A., Hon. Okafor Dominic Ifeanyi, and others
– Ebonyi State: Rt. Hon. Chinedu Ogah, Hon. Uguru Emmanuel, Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze, and others
– Enugu State: Rt. Hon. Martins Oke, Rt. Hon. Atigwe Simon, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, and others
– Imo State: Rt. Hon. Chike Okafor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Chinedu, Hon. Okere Tochukwu Chinedu, and others
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