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Rep visits Buhari, asks him to forgive Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘missteps’
Obi Aguocha, member representing Ikwuano, Umuahia north and
south federal constituency, has sought the support of former President
Muhammadu Buhari for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the
Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Aguocha, who visited Buhari on Saturday at his country home
in Daura, Katsina, apologised on behalf of Kanu for his “missteps and ill
gestures”.
He said a political resolution would address the concerns of
the aggrieved parties and promote unity within the country.
“For the missteps, utterances, and ill gestures of the past,
especially on the part of my constituent and brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, I am
deeply sorry,” Aguocha said.
On June 23, about 50 members of the house of representatives
The legislators, who identified themselves as Concerned
On his part, Buhari commended Aguocha for his dedication to
The former president assured him that he would not be
In January, Buhari said that bringing Kanu to Nigeria to
Kanu was extradited to Nigeria in 2021 after he jumped bail
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asked President Bola Tinubu to order the release of Kanu.
Federal Lawmakers for Peace and Security in the South-East, asked Tinubu to
direct Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation, to invoke Section
174 of the 1999 constitution to release Kanu.
serving his people.
opposed to any political solution for Kanu’s release.
face trial was a “favour”, as the federal government had the option to
eliminate him.
and fled the country following his arraignment for alleged terrorism,
treasonable felony, and incitement.
government.
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