Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged the people of the South-East to maintain a law-abiding and appreciative stance as efforts to secure the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, continue.
Speaking in Aba during the commissioning of infrastructure projects by Governor Alex Otti, Umahi, who represented President Bola Tinubu at the event, emphasized the need for unity and patience as political leaders pursue a diplomatic resolution to Kanu’s prolonged detention.
“The governors of the South-East, our senators, House of Reps members, and ministers, even those not from the region, are working seriously on a political solution. But we must be law-abiding and appreciative. The President has love for the South-East and is listening,” Umahi stated.
His remarks come amid growing optimism over Kanu’s potential release. Governor Otti had earlier assured that President Tinubu is open to resolving the matter through political means.
“I can assure you that I am engaging with Mr. President, and he is favourably disposed to it. I’m confident that in no distant future, Nnamdi Kanu will regain his freedom,” Otti said.
Nnamdi Kanu has been in custody at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja since June 2021, following his controversial rendition from Kenya.
Despite several court rulings, including a UN advisory opinion calling for his release, the Federal Government has maintained that he must face ongoing treason charges.
