Obi makes case for IPOB leader, urges Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general
elections, has called on President Bola Tinubu to comply with a court order and
release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, so he
can enjoy his bail.

Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Satuưrday, the former Anambra State
governor addressed journalists regarding Kanu’s detention by the Nigerian government despite being granted bail by the courts.
“I see no reason for Mr. Kanu’s continued detention, especially since the courts
have granted him bal.

“The government must adhere to the court’s ruling. We are
in a democracy, and we should not engage in arbitrary actions outside the law.

“The rule of law is a crucial asset that we must uphold and respect. Iurge the
Federal Government to ensure that all individuals in similar situations are
released and given fair treatment,” Obi stated.

He also voiced concerns about the country’s security situation.

“The primary duty of any government is to ensure the security of its citizens. The current state of affairs in Nigeria, with frequent reports of killings, abductions, and other crimes, is alarming and threatens national stability.

It is troubling that Nigeria has become one of the most insecure places on earth, and this situation is leading towards a failed state,” he added.

Peter Obi’s appeal for the IPOB leader’s release aligns with similar calls from Atiku Abubakar, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate and former vice president.

Following the recent kiling of Nigerian soldiers by suspected gunmen, Abubakar
urged the federal government to seek political solutions to Kanu’s detention to
mitigate violence in the South-East.

Nhamdi Kanu was abducted and repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya on Juy 1, 2021, after fleeing the country folowing a military raid on his home during President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.