Rep Obi Aguocha (LP-Abia) has commended the political initiative by South-East governors to facilitate the release of the leader of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
In a statement on Tuesday, Aguocha commended the governors for proritising political solution to the continuous detention of Kanu in the agenda for their upcoming meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
Aguocha, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Monitoring and Evaluation of House Standing and ad hoc committees, said that the move was long overdue.
He said it was a bold and necessary step that reflected leadership and a shared commitment to lasting peace, justice and national healing.
“I commend our governors for recognising that the time is ripe for intentional and courageous steps by all critical stakeholders to re-engage dialogue and secure a political resolution to the matter of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“This gesture signals a renewed hope for the entire South-East geo-political zone and for Nigeria as a whole,” he said.
The lawmaker, who represents Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia, recalled that his constituent, Kanu, was first arraigned at the age of 47 and is now 57 years old, and yet still undergoing trial.
According to him, the continued legal limbo does not serve the interests of justice, national cohesion or regional stability.
Aguocha reiterated his long-standing call for dialogue, reconciliation and the embrace of political means as a viable path forward.
He urged all the parties involved to demonstrate goodwill and act in the spirit of unity and resolution.
“The South-East zone is a vital part of our national fabric and addressing this issue will calm frayed nerves.
“It will also reaffirm the government’s commitment to justice, equity and fairness. Let us seize this moment to foster healing and re-commit ourselves to a better and more inclusive Nigeria,” he said.
Aguocha pledged his continued support for any lawful, peaceful and political means to bring an end to Kanu’s prolonged detention, stressing that the moment called for courage, wisdom and decisive leadership. (NAN)
