Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the release of detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
The lawmaker representing Bende federal constituency, in Abia State, said that Kanu’s freedom will restore peace in the South-Eastern part of the country.
Kalu made the appeal while addressing newsmen on Wednesday, after the inaugural meeting of the House Committee on South East Development Commission.
He commended President Tinubu for his continuous support and commitment towards peace, development and stability of the South-East region.
Kalu suggested that Mr. President should adopt the use of political approach rather than legal means.
He added that people of the region will be eternally grateful to the President if that becomes a reality.
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Kalu said: “We are begging. The President is the Commander-in-Chief, and we cannot coerce him. All we are saying is: ‘Use a political approach, not a legal one,’” Kalu said.
“Those who claim they are fighting because of Nnamdi Kanu will have no reason to remain on the streets. Then, security agencies can go after anyone still causing harm.
“You can’t have development in the midst of insecurity. That’s why we initiated the Peace in South-East Project supported by parliament.
“But we have realised that insecurity will be significantly reduced if Kanu is released.
“Only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu put his foot down and declared that the South-East remains an integral part of Nigeria. Other Assemblies failed to pass the bill, but when it got to him, he signed it into law. We are grateful.”
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