Nnamdi Kanu’s incarceration: Ohanaeze warns groups over smear campaigns against FG

By Chijindu Emeruwa

The apex socio-cultural organization in Igboland, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has issued a stern warning to groups against smear campaigns on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal government over the prolonged incarceration of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement on Sunday by the Deputy President General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze warned groups and individuals to desist from such actions which poses significant threat to the crucial efforts to secure Kanu ‘s release.

According to the apex Igbo body, “The igbo nation remains acutely aware of certain unscrupulous individuals close to Nnamdi Kanu who appear to benefit from his prolonged incarceration.

“We urge these individuals to exercise restraint, cease their inflammatory proclamations, and permit legitimate Igbo leaders to engage in discreet discussions with President Tinubu to achieve a political solution.

“We implore all parties concerned to allow these sensitive discussions to unfold without hindrance until a constructive resolution regarding Nnamdi Kanu’s release is attained,”It added.

Ohanaeze vowed that the Igbo ethnic-nationality will hold accountable any group or individual whose illegitimate actions derail the ongoing dialogue to secure the IPOB leader’s release from the custody of the federal government.

“The misguided use of force, baseless accusations, or misleading public statements aimed at discrediting the federal government will only serve to distract and disrupt necessary efforts in securing Kanu’s release.

“The uncomfortable truth remains that courtroom drama alone will not suffice; it ultimately lies within President Tinubu’s jurisdiction to implement the requisite political solutions,”the group posited.

Ohanaeze commended the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi for his adept leadership in quelling the heightened tensions in the southeast, and as well as his efforts to facilitate dialogue between Igbo community and the federal government.

“The recent news of the Government’s openness to negotiations regarding Kanu’s situation is indeed heartening. We are informed that substantive discussions are ongoing, inching closer to a resolution that could ultimately lead to Kanu’s release from detention.

Concluding, the highest igbo socio-cultural organization reaffirmed it’s steady support for President Bola Tinubu’s government as it continues to advocate for dialogue and collaboration to resolve challenges facing people of Igbo ethnic-nationality in the country.