The Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission, an inter-religious group, has come out swinging against the South-East governors, accusing them of conspiring to keep Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, in detention for political reasons ¹ ² ³. The group’s statement, signed by Rev. Tony Uzo Anthony and Apostle Tony Osuji, claims that Kanu’s continued incarceration is a “demonic scheme” against the Igbo people.
Key Allegations:
- Conspiracy to Detain Kanu: The South-East governors are allegedly involved in a plot to keep Kanu in prison until next year to help President Bola Ahmed Tinubu win votes in the South-East and South-South states.
- Politically Motivated Charges: The group cites a revelation by the presiding judge, who reportedly stated that the charges against Kanu were baseless and politically motivated.
- Selective Justice: Kanu remains in detention while others who committed more serious crimes have been released.
The Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission is urging friends, traditional rulers, religious leaders, pressure groups, and the global community to condemn this alleged conspiracy and demand Kanu’s release. They believe that the South-East governors are profiting from security votes and do not genuinely want peace in the region.
Call to Action:
The group appeals to the diaspora community, Kenya, Britain, and President Tinubu to intervene and secure Kanu’s release, emphasizing that he has done nothing wrong. They warn that anyone complicit in Kanu’s detention will be held liable.
This development highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding Kanu’s detention and the complex politics surrounding the Biafra movement.
