South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to exercise his presidential powers of pardon for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The appeal was made during a press briefing following a caucus meeting attended by 42 members of the House of Representatives from the region in Abuja.
In a statement read by Ebonyi State lawmaker Mr. Iduma Igariwey, the matter was described as having grown beyond legal arguments into a national issue with significant political and humanitarian implications.
While reaffirming their full respect for the judiciary and the processes that culminated in the conviction, the lawmakers noted that the continued detention of the IPOB leader will continue fuelled agitation and heightened tension across the Southeast region.
The Caucus stressed that although the courts have played their part, the reality on the ground shows that the matter has evolved into a broader national concern requiring political and humanitarian intervention.
According to the lawmakers, many families and communities have endured emotional and psychological strain, while young people remain trapped in cycles of uncertainty and hostility triggered by the unrest surrounding the case.
The lawmakers further appealed to President Tinubu to view their request as an investment in national cohesion and long-term peace, insisting that a political solution at this moment would resonate across Nigeria as a gesture of inclusiveness and responsive leadership.
“Therefore, in the spirit of national healing, unity, and responsible leadership, we respectfully urge the President to consider this request as an investment in Nigeria’s long-term peace and cohesion,” they pleaded.
They however, urged residents of the South-east to remain calm, law-abiding, and supportive of efforts aimed at securing a peaceful resolution.
The South-east Caucus also reaffirmed their commitment to working with the federal government to promote national unity, inclusive governance, and lasting stability across all regions.
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