I will consider demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release — Buhari to Igbo leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari with Igbo leaders led by First Republic parliamentarian and Minister of Aviation, Mbazulike Amaechi (seated) at the State House, Abuja on Friday.


The President, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said that an unconditional release of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently standing trial for treason, runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary.

This is as he said, though such a demand is quite heavy, he will consider it nevertheless.

Buhari said this on Friday while receiving a group under the aegis of Highly Respected Igbo Greats, led by First Republic parliamentarian and Minister of Aviation, Mbazulike Amaechi, at State House, Abuja.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, disclosed this in a statement titled ‘President Buhari to Igbo Leaders: your demand for Nnamdi Kanu’s release is heavy. I will consider it’.

Speaking to the delegation led by the 93-year-old statesman, Buhari said “You’ve made an extremely difficult demand on me as leader of this country. The implication of your request is very serious.

“In the last six years, since I became President, nobody would say I have confronted or interfered in the work of the Judiciary. God has spared you, and given you a clear head at this age, with a very sharp memory. A lot of people half your age are confused already. But the demand you made is heavy. I will consider it.”

Stressing his policy of non-interference with the Judiciary, the President said when Kanu jumped bail, got arrested and was brought back to the country, “I said the best thing was to subject him to the system. Let him make his case in court, instead of giving very negative impressions of the country from the outside. I feel it’s even a favour to give him that opportunity.”

The President condoled with Amaechi, who recently buried his wife, praying that her soul would rest in peace.


The nonagenarian had described the situation in the Southeast as “painful and pathetic,” lamenting that businesses have collapsed, education is crumbling, and a reign of fear.

He pleaded for a political, rather than military solution, requesting that if Kanu was released to him as the only First Republic Minister still alive, “he would no longer say the things he had been saying,” stressing that he could control him, “not because I have anything to do with IPOB, but I am highly respected in Igboland today.”

Amaechi said twice he had interfaced with Nnamdi Kanu in the past, and the latter rescinded orders earlier given on civil disobedience.

He concluded, “I don’t want to leave this planet without peace returning to my country. I believe in one big, united Nigeria, a force in Africa. Mr President, I want you to be remembered as a person who saw Nigeria burning, and you quenched the fire.”

Members of the visiting delegation were; former Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, Bishop Sunday Onuoha of the Methodist Church, former President of Igbo socio-cultural group, Aka Ikenga, Goddy Uwazurike and Tagbo Amaechi.

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This is as he said, though such a demand is quite heavy,

Heavier then the offence of Boko Haram that had killed and are still killing thousands of Nigerians and yet, are being granted armnesty abi

Buhari is a big foo.l.

God bless MNK forever.

Whatever leads to peace is appreciated, Nigeria is too fragile for any violent confrontation.

If I were the leadership of this country, I will work to unite the country rather than spearhead ethnic agenda that has held us back since 1960s. The only thing it will cost is dropping ethnic pride and ego.

Okay

So these Ibo leaders can be that very daft and clueless?
Many lives and property are being lost every day courtesy of Kanu's IPOB activities, Dora Akunyili's husband was still fresh in our minds, the gruesome murder of Ahmed Gulak in Owerri, burning and destruction of business centres and economic activities across southeast and the list goes on .
All these leaders are concerned about is release of Kanu!!
Who did we offend in this country oh God