Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has made a significant statement regarding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
According to Soludo, Kanu’s release is linked to the long-term future of the Igbo people in Nigeria, rather than being a solution to the region’s security issues.
Soludo emphasized that the release of Kanu is not directly connected to the security situation in the South-East region.
Instead, he views it as an opportunity to have broader discussions about the political future of the Igbo people. Kanu has been in detention for nearly five years, despite numerous court orders and calls for his release.
The governor also addressed the issue of insecurity in the South-East, stating that criminal elements have taken advantage of the situation for their own gain. He offered an amnesty program for those willing to surrender, emphasizing rehabilitation and reintegration.
Soludo criticized Simon Ekpa, a self-proclaimed IPOB leader, for worsening insecurity in the region. Ekpa has been linked to violent attacks and enforcement of sit-at-home orders in the South-East.
The South-East region has been grappling with rising violence, often attributed to armed groups linked to IPOB and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
