The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the release of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The caucus consists of all members from the following Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
TheHintsNews reports that adoption of the position on Kanu came off the heels of his recent visits to former President Muhammadu Buhari, successful mobilisation of 50 of his fellow colleagues across all parties and also the southeast caucus of the National Assembly.
Checks revealed that the Southeast Governors forum also joined in the call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The resolution of the caucus followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Obi Aguocha at the dinner held on Monday in Abuja.
Moving the motion, he urged his colleagues to take a definitive position on the ongoing discourse surrounding Kanu and to explore a political solution to this pressing issue.
Aguocha emphasised the importance of a united stance within the minority caucus, adding that the resolution of Kanu’s case was crucial for national peace, stability, and unity.
He underscored the potential benefits of addressing the situation through dialogue and reconciliation rather than a “prolonged abuse of legal processes and confrontation”.
The lawmaker expressed his belief that a political solution could pave the way for enhanced national integration and the restoration of trust among various communities.
Aguocha said: “Today, the opposition parties have taken a decisive stand on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the planned protest, insecurity, the dilapidated infrastructure, and the economy.”
He, therefore, called for immediate and strategic engagement with relevant stakeholders to advocate for a peaceful and political resolution to the matter, which has significant implications for the socio-political landscape of Nigeria.