Traditional Leaders Dare IPOB On Sit-at-Home Order, Tell Southeast Residents What to Do on Election Days
Traditional leaders in the Southeast region of the country have urged residents to ensure they come out en masse to vote for the candidate of their choice in the forthcoming general election.
The leaders under the aegis of the South-East Council of Traditional Rulers urged their subjects to ignore the sit-at-home order given by the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra and exercise their civic rights.
Source: UGC
Daily Trust reports that the leaders in a communique issued at the end of the first 2023 Executive Committee Meeting of the South-East Council of Traditional Rulers (SECTR) at the Old Eastern Nigeria House of Chiefs, Enugu, appealed to security agencies across the region to ensure the safety of the people before, during and after the elections.
The communique said that it is important for the security agencies to create a conducive and safe environment for the forthcoming 2023 general election, the Punch reports.
They also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to act professionally and patriotically.
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It read in parts:
“The killings and destruction of property in Southeastern region and across the country are condemned in strong terms by the council.
“Fourth, the Council called on all Traditional Rulers to take control of their various domains during the upcoming elections for peaceful, free and credible elections to take place."
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.
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.
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
