Nnamdi Kanu: Soludo Books Appointment With Buhari, Details Emerge

Nnamdi Kanu: Soludo Books Appointment With Buhari, Details Emerge

  • Governor Chukwuma Soludo is seeking an audience with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss Nnamdi Kanu's release
  • The governor said he has booked an appointment with the president as the IPOB leader's release is crucial to maintaining peace in the Southeast
  • According to Soludo, he is ready to stand as surety for Nnamdi Kanu should the Federal Government decide to release the IPOB leader unconditionally

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The governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo, said he has booked an appointment with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Speaking during his quarterly briefing on Monday, February 13, the Anambra state governor confirmed that he was waiting on President Buhari's approval of the meeting.

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Chukwuma Soludo, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, Muhammadu Buhari, security in the southeast
Governor Soludo has promised to stand surety for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Photo: Chukwuma Soludo
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The Nation reports that Soludo said it is expected that he and the president would have discussions on the security situation in the southeast region of the country as well as the possible release of the IPOB leader.

The governor also pledged to stand as surety for Nnamdi Kanu should the Federal Government finalise arrangements to release the IPOB leader, the Punch reports

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His words:

“On the issue of Nnamdi Kanu, his release does not mean that insecurity will be completely eliminated. The call is in the best interest of the South East as a whole.
“He (Kanu) was saddened by the level of crime associated with the agitation when I visited him in prison. He called it an abomination.
“Everyone has now become a freedom fighter, using it as an avenue to commit a crime. The truth is that if he is released, he will be able to distinguish between genuine freedom fighters and criminals.

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“What is still holding him back is a political issue. I am awaiting confirmation of appointment with the President to hand him the letter officially.”

IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu Takes Unbelievable Legal Action Against FG, Details Emerge

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has approached the Supreme Court over the stay of execution on the judgement discharging him.

This was noted in a fresh appeal filed by the IPOB leader before the apex court on Thursday, November 3.

Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu also confirmed that his client has taken steps to seek redress on the order of the appellate court.

Nnamdi Kanu: Appeal Court takes strong decision against FG's moves

Legit.ng earlier reported that the Federal Government had earlier made moves to adjourn the stay of execution of a judgement of the Appeal Court in favour of Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader.

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The move by the Nigerian government was made public at the court on Monday, October 24, during a sitting at the Appeal Court.

In its ruling, the court gave the FG till 12 pm the same day to move its application for the stay of execution of the judgment.

Source: Legit.ng

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