Nnamdi Kanu Agrees to Nigerian Government's Terms for Release

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Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, has disclosed that Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has agreed to comply with the conditions set by the Nigerian government for his release. This development emerged following a recent meeting between South-East Senators and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).


During the closed-door meeting, which included approximately 15 federal lawmakers led by Senator Abaribe, discussions centered around securing Kanu's release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Senator Abaribe expressed optimism that the Attorney-General would advocate for Kanu's release, emphasizing that his prolonged detention has exacerbated insecurity and unrest in the South-East region.


Senator Abaribe revealed that he had met with Kanu at the DSS headquarters, where Kanu demonstrated his willingness to adhere to any conditions stipulated by the government for his freedom.


The meeting with the Attorney-General followed a decision by South-East governors to directly appeal to President Bola Tinubu for Kanu's release. In a parallel effort, a group of 50 members from the House of Representatives urged President Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General to invoke Section 174 of the Constitution to drop the terrorism-related charges against Kanu.


Nnamdi Kanu's legal journey has been tumultuous, beginning with his arrest in Lagos in October 2015. After being granted bail in April 2017, he fled the country during his trial. He was re-arrested in Kenya in June 2021 and has since been detained by the DSS. Although the Court of Appeal ordered his release in October 2022, the Supreme Court reversed this decision in December 2023, allowing the government to continue with seven remaining charges against him.


Kanu's case continues to attract significant attention and advocacy from lawmakers and leaders in the South-East region, underscoring the ongoing complexity of his legal and political situation.

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