Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, has publicly stated that the Igbo community has recognized President Bola Tinubu as the constitutionally elected leader of Nigeria. This declaration came during an interview with Arise Television on Sunday, as reported by The PUNCH.
In the same statement, Iwuanyanwu also appealed for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the now-outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).JAMB Portal
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Iwuanyanwu, in his role as the head of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, indicated that his stance is based on consultations with other members of the Igbo community. According to him, there is a general consensus among the Igbos regarding Tinubu’s presidency and the belief that he could play a crucial role in facilitating Kanu’s release.
He said, “I, as a leader of Igbos, after consultation with my people, we all agree that there was no reason why Nnamdi Kanu should be incarcerated, no reason why he should be detained.NYSC Portal
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“He didn’t serve any risk. Rather, his release will help Nigeria and will help the security agencies to differentiate who is a criminal and who is a very honest and dedicated Nigerian.JAMB Result
Many criminals hide under the fact that Nnamdi Kanu is in detention and continues to unleash heinous crimes on our people in the southeast.
“As you have already noticed, some people stay outside Nigeria and, from time to time, mobilise armed robbers, armed gunmen, even declare sit at home. And, of course, you know our people are mercantile people, people who are commercial.”
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