The Vice President of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Okeke Ogene has called on Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi; Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma; Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and Abia state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu to support the call by their Anambra state counterpart, Chukwuma Soludo’s call for the unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from detention.
Soludo, during the APGA 2023 campaign flag-off at Alex Ekwueme Square Awka, last week Saturday, had said he will stand as surety for the release of the IPOB leader
Ogene in a statement in Awka on Tuesday also called on other concerned stakeholders in the zone to support Soludo’s efforts in restoring stability in Igbo land.
He noted that the collective efforts of the governors would help tackle the challenges confronting the region.
He commended Soludo for his strong political will in calling for the unconditional release of the detained IPOB leader and volunteering to stand as his surety.
According to Ogene, this has further demonstrated his commitment to championing the cause of Ndigbo and protecting the interests of the people not only in Anambra state but the entire Southeast zone.
He said the call should be supported and reechoed by other stakeholders in Igboland and reflected the stand of late Mbazulike Amechi and late Ohaneze President, Professor Obiozor, stressing that the Federal government has no legal nor moral grounds to still hold the IPOB leader in captivity since the court of competent jurisdiction has ordered his release.
Ogene urged stakeholders in other zones and regions to raise their voices in the present struggle to protect and promote the rule of law.
He expressed confidence that the release of Nnamdi Kanu would end the unrest and incessant waste of lives in the Southeast.
