By Olusegun Olanrewaju
Pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has once again sent an urgent appeal to President Bola Tinubu to demonstrate integrity and justice by immediately dropping the terrorism charges against the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu.
This, the orgnisation noted, follows the recent commendable action taken to dismiss the treasonable felony charge against Yoruba activist, Omoyere Sowore.
Ohanaeze, in a statement yesterday signed by its secretary-general, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said this is a critical moment in the nation’s history that demands bold and decisive leadership to steer Nigeria towards true healing and unity.
However, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation lauded the Federal Government’s decision in the Sowore case, emphasising the imperative for parity under the law.
It said, ”Fairness and equality must prevail, and we steadfastly demand that the same measure of justice be extended to Nnamdi Kanu without delay. The principles of justice must be blind to ethnic affiliations or political considerations.
”Ahead of Monday 26th February 2024, the Federal Government’s resumption date for the trial against the IPoB leader, Nigerians, particularly the Ndigbo community, passionately implores President Tinubu to instruct the Attorney-General of the Federation to cease Kanu’s trial and withdraw all charges against him, citing legal provisions as seen in the Sowore matter.
”Consistency and equality before the law are non-negotiable in a democratic society, and any deviation undermines the fabric of justice and equity.”
The organisation added, ”Recognising the political landscape, Ohanaeze Ndigbo asserts that the release of Nnamdi Kanu transcends mere legality; it signifies a moral reckoning and a pivotal step towards rectifying past injustices.
