Gov Soludo writes Buhari, seeks release of Nnamdi Kanu before 29 May handover

But the government refused to release the IPOB leader insisting that he could be unavailable in subsequent court proceedings if released and that his release would cause insecurity in the South-east.the court ruling and subsequently obtained an order staying execution of the court judgement at the Supreme Court.

“Some supporters of Mazi Kanu have imposed the obnoxious and harmful sit-at-home order every Monday in the South-east, while all manner of criminal gangs- kidnappers, bandits, armed robbers etc.- now masquerade as ‘freedom fighters’ or those fighting for the release of Mazi Kanu,” he wrote. “In the light of the foregoing, it is my earnest prayer that Mr President may kindly consider the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Kanu as demanded by the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Federal High Court.

“In this circumstance, I am prepared to take him on bail. My government is prepared to provide him with alternative secured accommodation at Awka where he will have access to appropriate medical care, among others, and make him available when required,” he assured.

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