Ex-Aide To Buhari: Those Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Are Enemies Of Nigeria

A former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has strongly criticized those calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a post on his X account, Ahmad labeled Kanu a terrorist and condemned any efforts to secure his release, describing such advocates as enemies of Nigeria.

“Anyone advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, a terrorist and leader of the proscribed terrorist organization IPOB, should be regarded as a sworn enemy of this country,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has urged President Bola Tinubu to unconditionally release Nnamdi Kanu.

During an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday, Ejiofor called for the prioritization of security challenges in Nigeria.

The former DSS Director suggested that Tinubu’s administration consider a political solution to address insecurity in the Southeast region.

He argued that President Tinubu should release Kanu and assess whether the insecurity in the region will subside, as unknown gunmen, claiming to be fighting for Kanu, continue to carry out attacks on innocent people.

Kanu, a vocal advocate for Biafran independence, was arrested by the Nigerian government for his secessionist activities, which include calls for Nigeria’s breakup.

Despite court rulings discharging and acquitting him, Kanu remains in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).

In June 2021, Kanu was rearrested in Kenya and extradited to Nigeria through an extraordinary rendition process, where he continues to face ongoing legal proceedings.

His trial has faced delays, particularly after Kanu demanded that Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court recuse herself. The judge has since referred the case to the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court for reassignment.