Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed confidence that Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will soon regain his freedom.
Speaking on Friday during President Bola Tinubu’s one-day official visit to Abia — represented by Minister of Works Dave Umahi — Otti revealed that discussions with the president were yielding positive signs.
“I can assure you that I am engaging with Mr. President. He is favourably disposed to it, and I am sure that in no distant future, Nnamdi Kanu will regain his freedom,” Otti said.
He added that Tinubu’s longstanding friendship with him was a reason for optimism, noting: “Having made promises, I am sure he will keep them.”
Delivering Tinubu’s message, Minister Umahi urged residents of the South-East to remain united and peaceful.
“I ask the people of the South-East to unite and come together. As your brother, I have listened to the messages for Mr President and the comments of the governor of Abia State,” Umahi said.
He further disclosed that governors and political leaders in the region were actively working toward a political solution to Kanu’s case.
“They are exploring a political solution together with our senators, House of Representatives members, and ministers,” he stated.
Umahi assured that the Federal Government, with Tinubu’s support, was committed to resolving the matter peacefully:
“With the love of the president for the South-East, a peaceful resolution will come to pass. But we must remain law-abiding and recognise that this president has placed the South-East at the centre of national activities.”
