Various Igbo women groups, under the umbrella of Umuada Igbo Nigeria and in Diaspora, have urged President Bola Tinubu to grant unconditional release to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. This appeal comes on the heels of growing demands from different quarters, including the South East Governors’ Forum, National Assembly Caucus, Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum, and eminent Nigerians.
The women, led by their President General/Founder, Lolo Kate Ezeofor, made the appeal in a statement in Enugu, stressing that Kanu’s release would restore peace, security, social, and economic activities in the five southeast states. They lamented that his continued incarceration has benefited neither the federal government nor the state governments and people of the region.
The women’s groups, representing seven Igbo-speaking states, including Abia, Anambra, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, and Rivers, believe that Kanu’s release would bring lasting peace to the southeast and Nigeria as a whole. They urged President Tinubu to use his good office to grant Kanu’s freedom, emphasizing that it would have a positive impact on the region and the country.
This appeal highlights the growing concern among various groups and individuals about the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu and its implications for peace and security in the region. The women’s groups’ call for Kanu’s release adds to the mounting pressure on the federal government to address the issue and work towards a peaceful resolution.
