Leaders and members of the Afaraukwu Ancient Kingdom of Ibeku, the kinsmen of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), have made a heartfelt appeal to President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian judiciary. They are urging for the unconditional release of their son through political means.
During a press briefing at Orie Ogwu Afaraukwu, Umuahia, the Afaraukwu indigenes announced a one-month period of prayer and fasting. They hope this spiritual effort will influence the authorities to release Kanu.
The press release, signed by Ugwumba Oriaku (President General of Afaraukwu Development Union), Eze Edward Ibeabuchi (traditional ruler of Okwulaga Autonomous Community), and Eze P.K. Ukaegbu (traditional ruler of Enyiukwu Autonomous Community), among other leaders, highlighted the emotional distress Kanu’s continued detention has caused the entire community and the South East region.
While expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for considering calls from notable groups and personalities for Kanu’s release, the Afaraukwu indigenes urged the President to exercise his paternal discretion and free Kanu, who they noted has been in detention for a prolonged period.
They also recalled the passing of Kanu’s parents, HRH Eze I. O. Kanu and his wife, Ugoeze Kanu, during their son’s detention, emphasizing the compounded emotional toll on their family and community.
“We collectively appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a political solution for the plight of our son, Prince Nnamdi Kanu, and his immediate family. The emotional trauma of our community, Afaraukwu Ibeku, and the entire South East region calls for his unconditional release,” the community leaders implored.
Additionally, the Afaraukwu leaders extended their thanks to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Obi Aguocha, South East Governors, and other leaders for their continued advocacy for Kanu’s release
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