Kehinde Fajobi
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during his visit to Enugu, stating it would immortalise his name in the hearts of the Igbo people.
President-General of the socio-cultural group, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, made the appeal on Friday while welcoming Tinubu to the South-East ahead of his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday.
According to the organisation’s spokesman, Alex Ogbonnia, Chukwu said, “It is therefore hoped that with the Enugu visit, President Tinubu will write his name with gold in the hearts of Ndigbo and all the well-meaning Nigerians if he orders for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
The group also praised the Federal Government’s shift in approach toward the Igbo nation under Tinubu’s administration, describing it as an “attitudinal change.”
Ohanaeze commended Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for his transformative governance, highlighting achievements such as the Enugu International Conference Centre, smart schools across electoral wards, new hospitals, resuscitated state-owned enterprises, and extensive road construction.
The statement also applauded Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for installing night-landing equipment at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, a move described as life-saving.
The organisation concluded with best wishes for Tinubu’s trip, saying, “We wish President Tinubu a safe, joyous and eventful trip as he is treated with the Igbo hospitality in Enugu State.”