Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Okeke Ogene, has called on other South East Governors to support the call by their Anambra State counterpart, Governor Chukwuma Soludo for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from detention.
The Governors are Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State, Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelSoludo, during the APGA 2023 campaign flag-off at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka, last week Saturday, had said he will surety the release of the IPOB leader.
Reacting to that, Chief Ogene in a statement released in Awka on Tuesday, called on other concerned stakeholders in the zone to also support the efforts of Governor Soludo to restore stability in Igbo land.
The Ohanaeze Vice President noted that the collective efforts of the Governors would help tackle the challenges confronting the region.
Chief Ogene commended Governor Soludo for his strong political will in calling for the unconditional release of the detained IPOB leader and volunteering to stand as his surety.
He said this has further demonstrated his commitment to championing the cause of Ndigbo and protecting the interests of the people not only in Anambra State but the entire South East zone.
He said the call should be supported and reechoed by other stakeholders in Igboland, adding that it reflected the stand of late Mbazulike Amechi and late Ohaneze President, Professor Obiozor.
He stated that the Federal government has neither legal nor moral grounds to still hold the IPOB leader in captivity since the court of competent jurisdiction has ordered his release.
Ogene urged stakeholders in other zones and regions to raise their voices in the present struggle to protect and promote the rule of law.
He expressed confidence that the release of Nnamdi Kanu would end the unrest and incessant waste of lives in the Southeast.
