Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu? Bianca Ojukwu Opens Up

Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu? Bianca Ojukwu Opens Up

  • President Bola Tinubu's minister of foreign affairs for state, Bianca Ojukwu, has expressed confidence that the government would soon release Nnamdi Kanu
  • Ojukwu maintained that Tinubu understood the importance of releasing Kanu in identifying the real freedom fighters and those causing violence in the southeast
  • The minister made the comment at the 13th memorial anniversary of her late husband, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu

Bianca Ojukwu, Nigeria's minister of foreign affairs (state), has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu will release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

According to Ojukwu, Kanu's release has become imperative to identify true freedom fighters and those causing mayhem in the Southeast. Ojukwu made these remarks during the 13th memorial anniversary of her late husband, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu.

Speaking at the event, she emphasized that the reign of terror in the Southeast must stop and that the people must collectively reclaim their land. Ojukwu lamented that many people have fled their homes, and those in the diaspora are afraid to return for fear of being kidnapped by their people for ransom.

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Biafra: Bianca Ojukwu expresses confidence in President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled IPOB leader
Bianca Ojukwu says Tinubu will release Nnamdi Kanu Photo Credit: @Ojukwu_Bianca, @officialABAT, @EmekaGiftOfficial
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Why Tinubu will release Nnamdi Kanu - Ojukwu

Vanguard reported that the minister also noted that President Tinubu understands the importance of Kanu's release to the Southeast. She stated that his release would help to identify those criminals who are hiding under IPOB to cause violence in the Southeast while masquerading as freedom fighters.

Ojukwu's comments have sparked a debate on social media, with some people expressing support for her views, while others have criticized her for being too optimistic about Kanu's release. Some have also questioned whether President Tinubu has the political will to release Kanu, given the sensitive nature of the issue.

Despite the controversy surrounding Kanu's detention, Ojukwu remains hopeful that he will be released soon. In her remark, she urged the people of the Southeast to continue propagating the ideals for which her late husband stood and to work towards reclaiming their land from those who have been causing violence and instability in the region.

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Lawyer expresses optimism about releasing Nnamdi Kanu

Speaking on the matter, Okanlawon Gaffar, a legal practitioner, said in an interview with Legit.ng that based on their discussion with the president, it is possible for the president to step in.

"I think it is based on the discussion he and others are having with the president. She can't just say that without seeing some green light from the president."

Tinubu makes three appointments in CCB

Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu announced the nomination of three persons to fill the current vacancies at the Code of Conduct Bureau.

The three nominees are from Oyo, Cross River and a former Federal High Court judge.

Tinubu's appointees to the CCB were meant to strengthen the agency's ability to carry out its oversight functions on public office holders.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

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Bada Yusuf (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Yusuf Amoo Bada is an accomplished writer with 7 years of experience in journalism and writing, he is also politics and current affairs editor with Legit.ng. He holds B.A in Literature from OAU, and Diploma in Mass Comm. He has obtained certificates in Google's Advance Digital Reporting, News Lab workshop. He previously worked as an Editor with OperaNews. Legit’s Best Editor of the Year for Politics and Current Affairs Desk (2023). Contact: bada.yusuf.amoo@corp.legit.ng