Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has advised the people of the South East to remain law-abiding and appreciative as discussions toward a political solution for the release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, continue.
Umahi stated this in Aba, Abia State, during the inauguration of multiple projects executed by Governor Alex Otti, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
His remarks came amid renewed optimism over Kanu’s release, following Governor Otti’s assurance that President Tinubu is “favourably disposed” to resolving the issue.
“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.
The call for Kanu’s release also received support from Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), who publicly appealed to President Tinubu at the event.
“Mr. President has done so much for us, but there is one thing left please, release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu so we can have absolute peace in the South East,” Abaribe said, drawing loud applause from the audience.
In his response, Umahi noted that leaders from the South East, including governors, federal lawmakers, and ministers, are already working behind the scenes to achieve a peaceful resolution.
“The governors of the South East, our senators, House of Reps members, and ministers, including even those outside the region, are seriously working on a political solution,” Umahi said. “But we must be law-abiding and appreciative. The President has love for the South East and is listening.”
Kanu has been in detention at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja since June 2021, following his controversial extradition from Kenya.
