Governors’ Mandate To Negotiate Nnamdi Kanu Release Valid, Says Ohanaeze In Response To Ekpa

Governors’ Mandate To Negotiate Nnamdi Kanu Release Valid, Says Ohanaeze In Response To Ekpa

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has urged South-East governors and other regional leaders to disregard Simon Ekpa’s opposition to their efforts to negotiate for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release. Ekpa, self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile, recently stated that the governors lack the legitimacy to engage in negotiations for Kanu’s freedom……. CONTINUE READING

In response, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, emphasized in a statement to journalists on Thursday that the governors are duly elected leaders of the region and should proceed confidently in their pursuit to secure Kanu’s release from federal custody.

“It is baffling to hear Simon Ekpa question the legitimacy of our governors. These leaders are elected representatives of the people. If legitimacy is in question, does someone like Ekpa, residing far away in Finland, possess such legitimacy?” queried Okwu.

He continued, questioning Ekpa’s motives and suggesting that Ekpa benefits from the prolonged detention of the IPOB leader, implying that Ekpa’s actions do not serve the interests of the Igbo people but rather align with personal gain within the Biafra agitation framework.

The Ohanaeze youth leader urged the governors to press forward with their efforts to secure Kanu’s release swiftly, advising them to not be distracted by Ekpa’s criticisms. He called upon all South-East governors and members of the National Assembly (NASS) from the region to unite and engage in meaningful discussions with the Federal Government to ensure Kanu’s prompt release.

“We have full confidence that the current administration will respond positively to their demands,” affirmed Okwu.