John Azuta-Mbata urges Kanu’s release, citing health needs, and encourages Igbos nationwide to get voter cards in video message
John Azuta-Mbata urges Kanu’s release as he makes a heartfelt appeal to the Federal Government, calling for a political solution to one of Nigeria’s most contentious security challenges.
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In a short video message sent on Thursday, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, demanded the immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
Citing urgent health concerns, Azuta-Mbata stressed that the government had “no serious advantage” in continuing to keep Kanu in custody.
Kanu has been held by the Department of State Services since his controversial re-arrest in Kenya in June 2021.
He initially fled Nigeria in 2017 after jumping bail, following his arrest on treason-related charges in 2015.
Azuta-Mbata did not mince words, stating, “The Government must adopt a political solution to this situation… It is important that the Government ensures his safety and his welfare.”
He urged the authorities to prioritise Kanu’s medical attention and consider the broader implications of his prolonged detention.
In a separate but equally urgent appeal, the Ohanaeze leader called on all Igbos across Nigeria to seize the opportunity to register in the ongoing voter registration exercise.
He emphasised the importance of civic participation, noting, “Go and get your cards as quickly as possible.”
Azuta-Mbata’s dual message – advocating both for political reconciliation and voter mobilisation – reflects a strong push for inclusive national dialogue and active democratic engagement from the Southeast leadership.
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His statements have already begun sparking fresh discourse across political and civil society circles, potentially reigniting debates around both justice and electoral responsibility in Nigeria.
