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Senators from South East Nigeria Meet with Attorney-General to Demand Release of Nnamdi Kanu

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7 months ago

July 3, 2024

In a move aimed at resolving the ongoing controversy surrounding the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Senators from the South East region of Nigeria have held a meeting with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.

The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, was convened to demand the release of Kanu, who has been in detention since his arrest in Kenya in June 2021. The Senators, who represent the interests of the South East region, argued that Kanu’s continued detention was unlawful and a violation of his fundamental human rights.

According to sources familiar with the meeting, the Senators presented a strong case for Kanu’s release, citing the need for peace and stability in the region. They also expressed concerns about the potential consequences of Kanu’s continued detention on the security and economic well-being of the South East region.

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In response, the Attorney-General, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, assured the Senators that the Federal Government was committed to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice was served in the case. He, however, noted that the matter was currently before the courts and that the government could not interfere with the judicial process.

The meeting ended with a resolution to continue engaging with relevant stakeholders to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The Senators vowed to continue pushing for Kanu’s release, while the Attorney-General promised to keep the Senators informed of any developments in the case.

The meeting is seen as a significant step towards resolving the crisis surrounding Kanu’s detention and the agitation for the independence of the South East region. It is hoped that the dialogue will continue and lead to a peaceful resolution that will benefit all parties involved.

Yesterday South East Governors’ forum revealed plan to meet with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to seek for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPO), Nnamdi Kanu. The forum made this known in Enugu after their meeting.