The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on President Bola Tinubu to secure his legacy by ordering the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.
The call was made by the President-General of the socio-cultural group, Nze Ozichukwu Fidelis Chukwu, on Friday, as the organisation welcomed Tinubu to the South-East ahead of his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday.
In a statement issued by the group’s spokesman, Alex Ogbonnia, Chukwu praised the Federal Government under Tinubu for its “attitudinal change” towards the Igbo nation.
“It is therefore hoped that with the Enugu visit, President Tinubu will write his name with gold in the hearts of Ndigbo and all the well-meaning Nigerians, if he orders for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” Chukwu said.
The organisation also commended Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, for his transformative leadership and infrastructural strides. These include the establishment of the Enugu International Conference Centre, Enugu Smart Schools across all electoral wards, improved healthcare facilities, the resuscitation of Hotel Presidential, and the construction and rehabilitation of numerous roads.
Highlighting Governor Mbah’s achievements, the statement noted: “His innovative and massive infrastructural developments in Enugu State, including Flour Mills, Nigergas, and hospitals, within a short period of his administration, are highly commendable.”
Ohanaeze Ndigbo further extended its appreciation to Senator Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of both the South-East Governors’ Forum and the All Progressives Governors’ Forum, for his efforts in enhancing aviation safety in the region.
“We also appreciate His Excellency, Sen Hope Odidika Uzodimma, CON, for the life-saving installation of Night Landing Equipment at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri,” the statement read.
As President Tinubu prepares for his visit, the organisation expressed hope for a successful and memorable trip. “Finally, we wish President Tinubu a safe, joyous, and eventful trip as he is treated with the Igbo hospitality in Enugu State,” it concluded.
