Again, Ohanaeze urges FG to release Nnamdi Kanu
The umbrella sociocultural organisation of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has once again urged the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.
The umbrella sociocultural organisation of the Igbo, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has once again urged the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu,
describing his continued detention as unjust and unacceptable.
This was contained in a communique at the end of a two-day Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leadership Retreat held at the Landmark – Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu, from June 4 to 5, 2025.
This was contained in a communique at the end of a two-day Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leadership Retreat held at the Landmark – Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu, from June 4 to 5, 2025.
The retreat was also chaired by the Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, and declared open by the Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, represented by his deputy, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai.
The communique was jointly signed by the President General, Senator Azuta Mbata, his deputy and Chairman, Planning Committee, Prince Okey Nwadinobi, Secretary General, Emeka Sibeudu, as well as the National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, on Tuesday.
The theme of the two- day leadership retreat, which was, “Rebuilding Our Foundation,” brought together prominent Igbo leaders and stakeholders from diverse sectors, including academia, religious and traditional institutions, organised private sector, town unions, youth and women groups, and the diaspora.
The communiqué read in part, Ohanaeze Nxigbo, “unequivocally condemned in strong terms, the continuous detention of Nnamdi Kanu, whom before now has been acquitted by a court of competent jurisdiction.
”The communique urged the federal government to “find an alternative solution to his matter and release him.”
Ohanaeze further emphasised unity, economic revitalisation through investments in Igbo land, and cultural rebirth rooted in traditional values such as “Igwebuike (strength in unity), Onye aghala nwanne ya (leave no one behind), and Ako bu ije (wisdom is key to progress).”
The communiqué also, noted that participants resolved to support the Professorial Endowment Chair in seven universities across the Ohanaeze states, a project aimed at promoting research in Igbo language, culture, and history.
They further announced plans to present its programmes and a draft constitution to Imeobi, the organisation’s highest decision-making body, in due course.
The communique was jointly signed by the President General, Senator Azuta Mbata, his deputy and Chairman, Planning Committee, Prince Okey Nwadinobi, Secretary General, Emeka Sibeudu, as well as the National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, on Tuesday.
The theme of the two- day leadership retreat, which was, “Rebuilding Our Foundation,” brought together prominent Igbo leaders and stakeholders from diverse sectors, including academia, religious and traditional institutions, organised private sector, town unions, youth and women groups, and the diaspora.
The communiqué read in part, Ohanaeze Nxigbo, “unequivocally condemned in strong terms, the continuous detention of Nnamdi Kanu, whom before now has been acquitted by a court of competent jurisdiction.
”The communique urged the federal government to “find an alternative solution to his matter and release him.”
Ohanaeze further emphasised unity, economic revitalisation through investments in Igbo land, and cultural rebirth rooted in traditional values such as “Igwebuike (strength in unity), Onye aghala nwanne ya (leave no one behind), and Ako bu ije (wisdom is key to progress).”
The communiqué also, noted that participants resolved to support the Professorial Endowment Chair in seven universities across the Ohanaeze states, a project aimed at promoting research in Igbo language, culture, and history.
They further announced plans to present its programmes and a draft constitution to Imeobi, the organisation’s highest decision-making body, in due course.
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