Apex Igbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has cleared the Imo state Governor, Senator Hope Uzodnma and the Chairman, lmo Elders forum, His Royal Majesty, Eze Cletus IIomuanya, from working against the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB.
Ohanaeze stated that after a thorough investigation, it was clear that Governor Uzodinma and Eze llomuanya are tirelessly intervening for the freedom of Nnamdi Kanu.
A statement signed on Wednesday by Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-general, Mazi Okechukwu lsiguzoro, appealed to those who are working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu to have a Change of heart and seek forgiveness from IPOB.
The statement read in part” Ohanaeze Ndigbo appeals to those who have been working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu to have a change of heart and seek forgiveness from IPOB. It is evident that mischievous political elites and saboteurs are seeking personal gain and political contracts through the continued incarceration of Nnamdi Kanu. However, Governor Uzodinma and Eze Ilomuanya are not involved in any such plots and remain committed to ensuring his freedom.
“It is important to note that Ohanaeze Ndigbo is not representing Governor Hope Uzodinma or IPOB in its statements. There have been no contacts between Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the mentioned parties. However, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges the Southeast Governors and non-state actors to come together and work towards securing the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
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“As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, the residents of the Southeast region are filled with apprehension and fear of uncertainties.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo is confident that the Supreme Court and President Tinubu will grant the release of Nnamdi Kanu on Friday, December 15, 2023.
The organisation humbly requested IPOB to consider pardoning those who have been offended by Igbo traditions, adding that Forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of Igbo culture.
