Chief Dickson Nzenwa, Nnamdi Kanu’s Kinsman Appeals to Pres.Tinubu for Political Solution To Continuous Detentio
A prominent United States-based Nigerian businessman and community leader, High Chief Dickson Nzenwa, Aku Bara oha 1 of Ibeku, who hails from Agbo Emede-Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA, has passionately appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a political solution to the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Chief Nzenwa, who is resident in Atlanta noted that while Mazi Kanu is undergoing judicial trial, the time has come for the Federal Government to exercise compassion and explore non-legal pathways to restore peace and security in the Southeast.
He emphasized that self-determination is a right protected under international law, and therefore should not be treated as a criminal act. He stressed that the persistent detention of the IPOB leader has become a major source of tension and insecurity across the Southeast region.
Aku Ibeku who monitored today’s court proceedings from his base in Atlanta said, “We are not saying the law should be ignored, but in the larger interest of unity and stability, we urge the Federal Government to consider a political solution and grant unconditional release to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. His release will help end the senseless violence, restore calm, and revive the region’s ailing economy.”
According to Aku Ibeku, insecurity in the Southeast has driven many Igbo entrepreneurs to relocate their businesses to other regions, leaving once-thriving cities like Aba, Onitsha, and Enugu in economic decline. He lamented that fear of violence and targeted attacks have crippled commercial activities, and the frequent sit-at-home orders have destroyed livelihoods.“Many of us in the diaspora are afraid to return home. We’ve lost friends, relatives, and colleagues due to the ongoing unrest. The Southeast, once known for its booming commerce and resilient entrepreneurial spirit, is now a shadow of itself.”
The prominent Ibeku high chief expressed optimism that a decision to free Kanu would be met with widespread relief and could open the door for genuine dialogue between the Federal Government and key stakeholders in the region.
He concluded calling on traditional leaders, political figures, and stakeholders from the Southeast to intensify efforts in engaging the federal government to resolve the issue politically, stating that releasing Kanu will not only earn Tinubu the trust of the Igbos but that the economic future of the region depends on the bold and reconciliatory action such a gesture will attract.
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