Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed optimism that the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will soon be released.

Speaking on Friday, during President Bola Tinubu’s one-day official visit to Abia State, Otti revealed that he has been holding discussions with the President regarding Kanu’s case.

The President was represented at the event by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi.

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“I can assure you that I am engaging with Mr President. He is favourably disposed to it, and I am sure that in no distant future, Nnamdi Kanu will regain his freedom,” Otti said.

The governor further stressed his confidence in Tinubu, citing their long-standing personal relationship.

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“Mr President and I have been friends for decades. Whatever he wants to do, he will tell you, and if he will not, he will say so.

“Having made promises, I am sure he will keep them,” he added.

Kanu has remained in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his extradition from Kenya in June 2021.

Meanwhile, Umahi, representing President Tinubu, urged residents of the South-East to remain united and law-abiding.

“I ask the people of the south-east to unite and come together.

“As your brother, I have listened to the messages for Mr President and the comments of the governor of Abia state,” he said.

He also reassured that efforts are ongoing to reach a political solution.

“The southeast governors are working very seriously with senators, House of Representatives members, and ministers.

“ I am confident that with the love of the President for the southeast, a peaceful resolution will come to pass.”