The release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is expected to shake up the political landscape in the Southeast region, according to the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stated that the release of Kanu may lead to a shift in the popularity of self-claimed Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
Isiguzoro Okechukwu, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, emphasized the significance of Kanu’s potential release, stating that it would have far-reaching implications for the political atmosphere in the Southeast.
In a statement, Okechukwu remarked, “It has come to our attention that certain mischievous Igbo political elites and deviant opportunists are attempting to take undue credit for Nnamdi Kanu’s potential release.”
He continued, “Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges President Tinubu not to entertain any visits or demands from these individuals, as the credit for Kanu’s release should solely be attributed to him.”
The organisation stressed that the aftermath of Kanu’s release is expected to gradually impact the rising popularity of both Peter Obi and Simon Ekpa in the Southeast.
Furthermore, from a security standpoint, the disruptive activities and terrorist inclinations of Ekpa in the Southeast are anticipated to be relegated to history with Kanu’s release.
Ohanaeze has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to stand firm in his decision-making process regarding Kanu’s release.
Okechukwu added, “We assure him that the Igbo nation stands behind him, and we trust that he will handle this matter with utmost care and consideration.”
