By Divine Sam
The Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission has accused the South East governors of betraying the Igbo people by failing to advocate for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been in detention for over three years.
In an open letter dated January 8, 2025, they accused the governors of paying lip service to the matter, even as the agitation for Kanu’s release remains widespread.
The group criticized the governors for not pressuring President Bola Tinubu’s administration despite promises made during the 2023 election campaign that Kanu would be freed.
They pointed to a claim by Prince Emmanuel Kanu, Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, that a deal had been made involving Seyi Tinubu, the president’s son, for Kanu’s release if Tinubu won the election.
The ministers also accused the governors of contributing to insecurity in the South East by not pushing for Kanu’s release, which they argue could offer a solution to the region’s unrest.
The ministers called on religious leaders to raise questions about the ongoing detention and criticized Igbo politicians for making empty promises regarding Kanu’s freedom.
They warned that the continued detention of Kanu is a humiliation for the Igbo people, and they urged the governors not to be re-elected if they persist in politicizing the matter.
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