His Royal Majesty Eze Sheikh Abdulfatah F. Chimeze Emetumah, the prominent monarch of the Ancient Umuofor Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu as a Christmas gesture to the Igbo people.
Eze Emetumah made the call during the conferment of the Leadership Luminary Award by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) in Owerri.
“I appeal to President Tinubu to consider the pleas of notable Nigerians and release Nnamdi Kanu as a Christmas gift to Ndi Igbo,” the traditional ruler stated.
The monarch also commended Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma for his development efforts, particularly in road infrastructure and civil servant welfare. He extended his felicitations to the Governor on his birthday, praying for continued guidance for the state’s leadership.
In his capacity as the Deputy Chairman of the Oguta Local Government Area Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Emetumah encouraged the NIPR to strengthen its collaboration with the Imo State government to promote peace and harmonious relationships.
This appeal echoes a similar request by Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-political organization in the Southeast, which also urged President Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu as a goodwill gesture during the festive season.
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been in detention amid calls for his release from various quarters as part of efforts to foster unity and reconciliation in Nigeria.
