Reps Deputy Speaker, Kalu Says Nnamdi Kanu Will Soon Be Released
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has expressed hope that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, will be released soon.
Kalu who stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting with the South East Legislators Forum said he was fighting to ensure that it happened.
The lawmakers from the State Houses of Assembly from the South-East, led by the Majority Leader of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Kingsley Ikoro had met to discuss issues affecting the region.
Kalu revealed to the lawmakers that high-level underground dialogues with relevant authorities were ongoing to secure Kanu’s release.
According to him: “I am fighting for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to come out. Very soon, it will happen. Please, keep us in your prayers.”
However, Kalu said the result of behind the scene discussions aimed at Kanu’s release would soon be seen.
Didactic Information Hut recalls that Nnamai Kanu, who is currently facing treason trial, has been in the custody of the Department of State Services since June 2021.
He was arrested in Kenya and subjected to extraordinary rendition to Nigeria to face his treason trial.
Recently, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, had also assured that President Bola Tinubu will release Kanu.
