The Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has called on the people of the South-East and concerned Nigerians to refrain from blaming President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
Instead, Isiguzoro pointed fingers at South East governors, senators, and other political actors, accusing them of hindering Kanu’s release.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, Isiguzoro exonerated President Tinubu, emphasizing that the necessary assurances of security and cooperation from South East leaders to facilitate Kanu’s release had not been forthcoming.
He noted that South East governors and certain Igbo leaders have not provided the essential assurances required to explore political solutions for Kanu’s release.
He condemned the actions of some regional leaders, alleging that they were exploiting Kanu’s detention for personal and political gain, thereby prolonging his imprisonment for selfish interests ahead of the 2027 elections.
Isiguzoro also appealed to prominent Igbo personalities such as Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Pa Ebitu Ukiwe, and Senator Ike Nwachukwu to collaborate and provide the federal government with the necessary assurances regarding Kanu’s conduct post-release.