Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has once again called on the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), asserting that his freedom is crucial for restoring peace in the Southeast.
Mbah described the release as “the right thing to do” during a question-and-answer session at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Enugu, following his presentation on “Leadership and Transformation.”
Addressing a participant’s plea to persist in advocating for Kanu’s release, Mbah revealed that his first official meeting with President Bola Tinubu after taking office in 2023 centered on Kanu’s detention.
He said, “My first visit to the President was about Nnamdi Kanu. I believe that the right thing to do is to release him. Hopefully, that will be done soon.”
The governor noted that the sit-at-home order previously enforced in the Southeast on Mondays due to Kanu’s incarceration has ended in Enugu State, attributing it to his administration’s efforts to restore normalcy.
“We met a situation where people were compelled to stay at home every Monday. Now, people trade in Ogbete and other markets in peace on Mondays. Monday sit-at-home has ended in Enugu, as you (lawyers) can see. You can also move around and investigate,” he explained.
Mbah also shared some of the strategies his administration employs to overcome developmental barriers and unlock opportunities in the state.
Kanu is currently facing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism-related charges, which he has denied.
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