Actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo, well-known for his appearances on Arise Television, recently presented a strong argument in favour of Nnamdi Kanu’s (IPOB) release.
Okonkwo highlighted the possible advantages of Kanu’s release, presenting it as a calculated step towards regional peace and harmony in southeast Nigeria.
“The federal government have a lot of places it can stand to release Nnamdi Kalu and bring peace to the southeast,” Okonkwo stated.
He emphasised how people’s perceptions of Kanu are changing, arguing that his prolonged detention strengthens his position while undermining the legitimacy of the government.
“He is now more likely a political prisoner. I tell you something, the longer Nnamdi Kalu is in prison the taller he becomes and the shorter the government becomes.”
By releasing Kanu, Okonkwo asked the federal government to take a more strategic approach, citing the treatment of other people as a point of comparison.
“They should take the intelligent way and release him like they did to other people. They should rehabilitate him and reconcile him as they are reconciling Southeast completely to the Nation,” he added.
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Nnamdi Kanu's Actions Are Not Different From The Actions Of People From Other Regions
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Ethnic bias is the reason he remains in jail. The government should release him, whether conditionally or unconditionally.
Lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo
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