The Igbo Town Unions have expressed their gratitude and admiration for the South East Governors’ Forum, praising their decision to join the campaign for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
In a development that has injected new hope into the stalled negotiations, the governors’ move to seek President Tinubu’s counsel has been widely praised as a judicious decision, one that could help reset the tone for a more productive dialogue.
By joining the cause, ASITU, under the leadership of Chief Emeka Diwe, aims to lend its support to the broad coalition of groups, organizations, and well-wishers, both in Nigeria and beyond, who have been fighting tirelessly for his release.
Chief Emeka Diwe acknowledged that the governors’ belated support for the campaign is appreciated, but he also emphasized that the outcome would have been vastly different if they had joined forces with ASITU earlier, leveraging their collective influence to secure the unconditional release of the IPOB leader.
Chief Emeka Diwe praised the governors’ timely decision, given the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu by the Department of State Services (DSS), emphasizing that their support is crucial in the continued push for Kanu’s freedom.
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ASITU President also hailed all the members of the National Assembly who had thrown their weight behind the struggle in the past.
He explained that his group had churned out countless press releases, held many press conferences and strong negotiation with the government, aimed at securing the unconditional freedom of Kanu; which was yet to yield result.
Chief Emeka Diwe urged President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate his commitment to democracy by ordering the release of Nnamdi Kanu, who was previously acquitted by a competent court, but was nevertheless detained by the previous administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Diwe reiterated ASITU’s resolve to tirelessly challenge and dismantle systems of oppression, including marginalization, victimization, and nepotism, that have long plagued the Igbo community, and to advocate for a more just and equitable society.