OBIDIGBO TO TINUBU: APPLY POLITICAL SOLUTION ON KANU OR FACE CRISIS IN S-EAST
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By Shodayo Sunmisola Michael
Elder statesman and President of Osisioma Foundation, Dr. Chike Obidigbo, has implored President Bola Tinubu to expeditiously embrace a political resolution to the predicament of the incarcerated chief of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, cautioning that inaction could destabilize the Southeast and initiate broader national anxieties.
In a pronouncement personally authenticated by him, Obidigbo censured what he characterized as the reticence of Nigeria’s political echelon concerning Kanu’s deteriorating health, emphasizing that such negligence could incite animosity within the Southeast and ignite unrest reminiscent of the civil conflict era.
He indicted Southeast politicians for their failure to advocate on Kanu’s behalf while their counterparts in other regions unite to resolve predicaments within their domains.
“The alarming state of health of the IPOB leader ought to be a cause of considerable concern for those in command in Nigeria,” Obidigbo declared.
The esteemed statesman drew analogies between Kanu and South Africa’s deceased anti-apartheid symbol, Nelson Mandela, observing that while Mandela was imprisoned for pursuing liberation for his populace, Kanu was facing prosecution for demanding fairness and equity within Nigeria.
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“We have witnessed individuals who took up arms in rebellion against Nigeria being granted amnesty. We have just witnessed a disquieting spectacle of armed outlaws being welcomed with ceremonial fanfare to deliberate a potential end to their wickedness and the slaying of inhabitants.
“Observing all these, it defies comprehension that Nnamdi Kanu is being held in solitary confinement for advocating the restructuring of the nation through a referendum, which embodies the zenith of democratic preference,” he posited.
Obidigbo appended that numerous citizens, encompassing prominent leaders, have for an extended period advocated for a reconsideration of Nigeria’s political framework, especially after the 2014 culmination of the amalgamation endeavor.
“Why should Kanu endure double jeopardy for articulating his vexation over Nigeria’s inconsistencies? Is he the sole individual expressing such concerns regarding the misshapen entity known as Nigeria? ” he inquired.
The Osisioma Foundation chairman cautioned that persistent silence regarding Kanu’s predicament may propel Nigeria towards pandemonium. He cautioned that allowing the IPOB leader’s well-being to further degrade could spark civil discord akin to the tensions of yesteryear.
Obidigbo also voiced concern that the Nigerian media had not afforded ample attention to the matter, urging journalists and civic leaders to vocalize their opinions.
He consequently beseeched the Department of State Services (DSS) to facilitate Kanu’s access to specialized medical care in order to alleviate escalating apprehensions regarding his welfare.
“I am compelled to surmise that it is this intolerance of dissent that has intimidated Igbo politicians, specifically elected representatives, from addressing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the injustice against his cause,” he elucidated.
Directly appealing to President Tinubu, Obidigbo urged him to extend to Kanu the same political solution that was employed to resolve the Rivers State crisis.
“Unless that is done, the general impression that the President wants to plunge South East into confusion to avoid election in the region may become plausible,” he warned.
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