Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, may soon be released if ongoing negotiations spearheaded by lawmakers from the South East and Igbo leaders pull through.

In June, Kanu was intercepted in Kenya and brought back to Nigeria for trial.

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, had revealed that the arrest followed a collaborative effort between security agencies in Nigeria and Interpol.

Kanu has since been rearraigned for the continuation of his trial on charges bordering on terrorism, treasonable felony, unlawful possession of firearms and management of an unlawful society.

In the South East, the detention of Kanu has led to a series of unrests with IPOB declaring a ‘sit-at-home’ every week since the continuation of his trial began.

Malami had last week said government was open to political solution for the release of Kanu and the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo (Sunday Igboho).

Apex Igbo organizsation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo lauded government for toeing the path of dialogue and indicated readiness of Igbo leaders to meet with the government team.

This is a joint body comprising South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops asked the Federal Government to swiftly roll out modalities for the proposed political solution.

The joint body acknowledged the AGF’s statement was in line with the proposal earlier made by the group and other well-meaning persons and groups in Nigeria.

A statement by Most Rev. Anthony Obinna, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe and Most Rev. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko also commended Kanu and the entire leadership of the IPOB for listening to their appeal and calling off the sit-at-home order. It said the action has offered some relief to the already distressed social and economic life in the region.

Part of the statement said: “This body, therefore, eagerly awaits the concrete steps that would be taken in this regard.

“The joint body is relieved that the Anambra State gubernatorial election was conducted without any major incidents or breach of the peace. It also commends the people of Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security forces, the National Peace Committee, and all the other actors who contributed to the successful conduct of the election.

“The joint body is highly disturbed by the persistent complaints by the IPOB legal team about the difficulties it encounters in dealing with the Department of State Services (DSS) and, especially, the sad events which occurred during Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s appearance in court last Wednesday, November 10. This body urges the court to affirm the fundamental rights of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, his lawyers, and other stakeholders. Failure to do so would lend weight to the suspicion in some quarters of a planned secret trial, as well as neutralise all the efforts being made to establish peace in the South East.

“The joint body acknowledges the roles played by various other Igbo organisations and groups in fostering peace in the South East zone and calls on all to sustain the current effort until true peace, based on justice and equity, is achieved in our land.”

However, special counsel to the IPOB leader, Aloy Ejimakor, warned that no negotiation would take place on behalf of his client without his being free.

“There cannot be any negotiation while Kanu is in chains, that was the situation for other freedom fighters like Nelson Mandela of South Africa under apartheid regime.”

But multiple sources told Daily Sun that selected leaders from the South East have met with heads of security agencies on the issue. One of the sources listed senators, members of the House of Representatives, governors, ministers, traditional rulers and officials of the British High Commission in Nigeria as part of a wider team meeting with relevant government agencies.

He said two important leaders would be met in the coming days for final talks on the issue that may eventually lead to the release of Kanu. He said the negotiating team has reached out to Malami and awaiting a feedback on a possible face-to-face meeting. If the meeting is successful, the minister would arrange for a final meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, who is expected to give a nod for the release of Kanu if certain conditions are met.

But the source refused to divulge details of the conditions given by government agencies already met by the negotiating team from the South East as they were too sensitive to be discussed in public.

Immediate-past deputy senate president and leader of the South East caucus in the National Assembly, Ike Ekweremadu, confirmed that a political solution would be adopted. He said if ongoing negotiations with relevant government agencies pan out, Kanu could again walk free again and called on his people in the South East to allow their leaders work out a solution that would protect their interest.

Ekweremadu said: “I believe in dialogue. For Nnamdi Kanu’s situation, I don’t think violence is the way. We will find and seek a political solution.”

https://www.sunnewsonline.com/kanu-negotiations-with-fg-on-political-solution-at-advanced-stage-ohanaeze/

Ekweremadu said: “I believe in dialogue. For Nnamdi Kanu’s situation, I don’t think violence is the way. We will find and seek a political solution.”

This point needs repeating and echoes the views of most sensible people.
There are no military solutions to this problem.

Hnnnn. I will comment after reading others' comments

Ok

Those who knew the enormity of the case against Kanu are seeking for political solution whereas the ignorant zombies are blabbing that there's no case against him.

Soludo won the election with a TOtAL of 122,230 votes in a whole state(imagine) becos over 5million plus other electorates whom should have been contributing to the development of ANAMBRA and it region are in other states and continents developing them....ndi ala


Political solution abi?! I hope those Kanu/Ipob killed will be ressurected POLITICALLY.

Don't worry, Aswear the FGN will NEVER disappoint you guys in this Kanu trial.

Only fools(irrespective of age and office) will negotiate rubbish by excluding CIVIL REFERENDUM.

Releasing Kanu will help stabilize Nigeria

After releasing him...what next? MNK will not stop until Biafra nation is achieved.

Kanu that has not admit doing any wrong


Kanu that is still instigating violence from prison


Kanu that will start running his mouth the minute he regains freedom



Only the court can release him. No any useless political solution. Malami must be high on Tramadol when he made that statement.

Correct

JAMO84:
Kanu that has not admit doing any wrong


Kanu that is still instigating violence from prison


Kanu that will start running his mouth the minute he regains freedom



Only the court can release him. No any useless political solution. Malami must be high on Tramadol when he made that statement.

Don't mind those small boys policians taiking trash to Nigerians

The soon is 2023 if Osibanjo becomes president but if it is a northerner it is 2043

Who is talking about releasing a terrorist? You must all be FOOLS! Kanu killed our innocent people

Abokis won’t listen

Lol... Nnamdi Kanu might come out from prison as a card carrying APC member, this too I have seen ..

Story

But they don't allow you guys access to court

JAMO84:
Kanu that has not admit doing any wrong


Kanu that is still instigating violence from prison


Kanu that will start running his mouth the minute he regains freedom


Only the court can release him. No any useless political solution. Malami must be high on Tramadol when he made that statement.

See painment. its just starting . Ohamadike is a great man.

Ever wondered why Buhari never called IPOB terrorist on international platform?

Kanu will be released and any idiot that does not like it should kindly locate otapiapia.

Buhari shouldn't even think about releasing that animal. An animal has only one right place to be which is locked up in a cage

Skyfornia:
After releasing him...what next? MNK will not stop until Biafra nation is achieved.

...and why does that scare you?

endsarrrs:
Who is talking about releasing a terrorist? You must all be FOOLS! Kanu killed our innocent people

Its OUR now is it?

Kanu killed innocent Nigerians via his militias, justice must take it's full course... otherwise more people will start killing for fun.

JAMO84:
Kanu that has not admit doing any wrong


Kanu that is still instigating violence from prison


Kanu that will start running his mouth the minute he regains freedom



Only the court can release him. No any useless political solution. Malami must be high on Tramadol when he made that statement.

Did malami tell you he has a choice? Did you not also hear munguno's recent statement?

What you zombies don't know is that these guys are in a hot soup for committing extra ordinary rendition. Kenya has denied them, the UN and the international community are on their neck, and very soon it will get to a stage that involves threats of arrest against them if they step out of the country.

Biafrannuke:
Did malami tell you he has a choice? Did you not also hear munguno's recent statement?

What you zombies don't know is that these guys are in a hot soup for committing extra ordinary rendition. Kenya has denied them, the UN and the international community are on their neck, and very soon it will get to a stage that involves threats of arrest against them if they step out of the country.

Very funny, your supreme leader has no less than 5 years in prison left, until he is granted a presidential pardon by the next President, after much begging. Only ipobians have any respect for Mazi Kanu, other tribes in Nigeria could care less if he rots in prison. His presence adds no value to Nigeria.

Who told you that? I am not even an Igbo man and I respect him so much for his boldness and for saying the truth. He has opened the eyes of southerners. There won't be amotekun and ban of open grazing if not for him. So think before you post here. He is a great man already