Atiku Recommends Political Solutions To Kanu’s Court Case

Atiku Recommends Political Solutions To Kanu’s Court Case

Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, called for a political resolution to the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

This appeal followed the killing of soldiers in Aba, Abia State during Thursday’s sit-at-home declared by IPOB across the Southeast.

Condemning the violence, the former Vice-President stated that exploring a political solution for Kanu, who faces treason charges, would help ease tensions in the region.

“The violence that led to the killing of soldiers and civilians in Abia State on Thursday is deeply condemned. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who may have lost a loved one. May their souls rest in peace,” Atiku said. “But even more profound is the impact of yesterday’s sit-at-home in the Southeast region on students writing WAEC examinations.”

He added, “The veil of the so-called Unknown Gun Men hiding undercover to unleash death and mayhem must be lifted to ensure that criminal elements are separated from legitimate agitators.”

“To this end, without prejudice to the ongoing legal processes, I believe the time has come to explore a political resolution to the Nnamdi Kanu and other associated issues. This approach will help diffuse the pressure-cooker situation in the region, resulting in a win-win for all parties,” Atiku wrote on X on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the Military High Command has vowed to apply overwhelming military pressure on IPOB in response to the killing of the soldiers.

Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated on Friday that the military would respond fiercely to this heinous act and ensure the group’s total defeat. He reported that troops of Operation UDO KA, deployed at Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Obingwa Local Government Area near Aba metropolis in Abia, were attacked and tragically killed by terrorists of IPOB/ESN

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