In a bid to secure the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has unveiled plans to engage in peace talks with influential figures across Nigeria.
The pan-Igbo socio-political group said it aims to advocate for forgiveness and cooperation towards Kanu’s freedom.
In a statement released on Thursday, the Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, revealed the group’s intentions to hold meetings with key stakeholders, including the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu; the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III; and Asari Dokubo.
“While expressing appreciation for the efforts of prominent Igbo leaders to secure Kanu’s freedom, there is a noted lack of outreach to individuals who felt aggrieved by Kanu’s activities, especially those connected to President Tinubu.
“In a bid to facilitate Kanu’s release, Ohanaeze Ndigbo announces plans for a peace meeting delegation involving key stakeholders such as the Oba of Lagos, Asari Dokubo (our son), and the Sultan of Sokoto to advocate for forgiveness and cooperation towards securing Kanu’s freedom,” the statement read.
Isiguzoro emphasised that the group appreciates the moves made by prominent Igbo leaders and others in pushing for Kanu’s release since his incarceration.
