S/East LP lawmakers call for release of Nnamdi Kanu

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By Madu Obi

The Labour Party, LP, House of Assembly members in the South East geopolitical zone have called for the release of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, arguing that it would help to end insecurity in the zone.

Addressing reporters in Awka, the lawmakers, under the aegis of South-East Labour Party House of Assembly caucus, observed that President Bola Tinubu has the capacity to free the Biafra agitator, whose detention has been seen as contributing to the growing insecurity and undermining the economy in the area.

The LP caucus leader, Hon Jude Ifeanyi Umennajiego, who spoke on behalf of the 11 caucus members said: “We express happiness and gratitude to the South East Governors, Senators and House of Representatives members on their recent resolve to interface with the federal government for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from detention.

“We see it as a demonstration of leadership and show of concern for the people.

We, therefore, lend our voices in appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, so as to douse the current ravaging insecurity in the zone.“This insecurity has grounded the economy of the region and has occasioned unprecedented loss of human lives, as well as destruction of property.

His release will act as a healing balm to the region and also encourage the feeling of oneness as a nation.

It will also separate genuine agitators from criminals in the business of kidnapping."

They also called on governors of South East region to grant full financial autonomy to the State Houses of Assembly in accordance with the constitution and the Principles of Separation of Powers, adding that this will go a long way in ensuring more robust assemblies and enhance their functionalities in the area of law making, oversight and other attendant legislative duties.

“Following the example of the Federal Government, it will deepen democracy in the states and ensure more quality and effective representation," the lawmakers said.

The South East LP caucus consists of lawmakers from from Anambra and Enugu Houses of Assembly. T hey include Hon. Barr. Jude Ifeanyi Umennajiego, Hon. Kingsley Udemezue, Hon. Nigeria Chidinma Mbachu, Hon. Nkechi Ogbuefi and Hon. Justice Azuka.

Others are Hon. Harrison Ogara, Hon. Eze Gabriel, Hon. Malachy Onyechi, Hon. Raymond Ugwu, Hon. Fred Ezenwa and Hon. Osita Okoh.