In contrast to the Federal Government’s assertion that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release would cause security problems, the Global Igbo Alliance, or GIA, has stated that Kanu’s release will restore peace and security throughout the country’s eastern area.
The IPOB leader’s unconditional release would successfully reduce tension in the area and meet the rightful aspirations of Nigerians both at home and abroad, according to a statement signed by the group’s president and secretary, Dr. Christian Duru and Mrs. Chinwe Eboh, respectively.
The organisation stated that, having closely followed Kanu’s trial ever since he was kidnapped from Kenya, it was shocking that, despite two recent, significant court rulings in his favor, the IPOB leader was still being held against his will.
The group referred to the government’s assertion that Kanu could not be released due to security concerns as a flimsy and manufactured ruse and demanded that local and international organizations, human rights commissions, diplomatic representatives, and all relevant agencies pressure Nigeria’s government to release Kanu without conditions.
The GIA emphasized that even prior to the ruling, the Court of Appeal not only ruled in Kanu’s favor but also cleared him of all charges. The Federal High Court in Abia State recently ruled in Kanu’s favor.
Before any additional legal action was taken, Kanu should have been released, according to the rulings. The Office of the Attorney General and other pertinent Nigerian government entities have generally perverted justice and shown complete disdain for both the rule of law and humanity in response to Kanu’s wins.
We urge the Federal Government to demonstrate to the people of the east that they are equally protected by the same law that is in force for all other Nigerian citizens in order to fulfill its constitutional duty or mission. The best option that will advance peace and stability in the area will be possible with Mazi Kanu’s immediate and unconditional release. This settlement will stop the present insecurity issues the region is now experiencing and reduce the rising tension in the East, according to a portion of the statement.
“Therefore, President Buhari must acknowledge the harmful social, economic, and political consequences of Kanu’s ongoing arrest on the people,” the statement continues.
The government’s blatant disobedience of court orders in regard to Kanu’s judicial victories is additional proof of the bigoted injustice being visited upon the Igbo, who have long been directly and systemically marginalized. This is especially true when contrasted with the FG’s constant willingness to not only grant amnesty to Boko Haram terrorists and bandits but also to integrate them into the Nigerian army and other security forces.
