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Vows to Tender Case before Tinubu
- Safiu Kehinde
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has join the list of other prominent Nigerians calling for the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as concerns over his health condition increases.
Jonathan joined the call for Nnadi Kanu’s release after meeting with human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, in Abuja on Friday.
As disclosed in a statement issued on his X handle, Sowore claimed to have discussed Kanu’s case with Jonathan.
In reaction, the ex-President vowed to meet with President Bola Tinubu and tender the case before him.
According to Sowore, Jonathan joined the growing list of Nigerians who have called for justice in Nnamdi Kanu’s case.
The list as highlighted by the 2023 African Action Congress’ (AAC) Presidential candidate already include ex-Vice President, Atiku Abubakar; Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN); Senator Shehu Sani and many others across political and regional divides.
Sowore maintained that Kanu’s detention was borne out a just cause of confronting the long-standing issue of marginalisation in Nigeria.
He called on all southeast leaders to join in the call for the release of Nnadi Kanu.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains in detention today because he took up the just cause of confronting the long-standing issue of marginalization in Nigeria.
“Like other ethnic and regional activists whose politically motivated cases have been withdrawn or dismissed, Nnamdi Kanu should also be released without further delay.
“I once again call on all political, cultural, ethnic, and religious leaders across Nigeria to join this noble cause. In particular, I invite my brothers and sisters from the South East Peter Obi, Chukwuma Soludo, Alex Otti, Francis Nwifuru, Peter Mbah, Hope Uzodinma, Oby Ezekwesili, , John Mbata of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, as well as Nigerians of conscience everywhere, to lend their voices to the call for justice and freedom.
“Nnamdi Kanu should be set free. And I remain firmly committed to peacefully mobilizing for justice and freedom in this matter.” He added.