The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) says
President Muhammadu Buhari should order the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of
the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in the interest of national
security.
In October, the court of appeal in Abuja struck out the
terrorism charge filed against Kanu.
The appellate court held that Kanu’s extradition from Kenya
to Nigeria to stand trial was illegal.
The government is yet to release the IPOB leader and it has
filed an appeal before the supreme court, as well as an amended charge before
the federal high court.
Speaking on Wednesday at a media briefing in Imo, Ikenga
Ugochinyere, spokesperson of CUPP, said the president has the power to order
the discontinuance of the case.
“I got off the phone with the lawyer to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
where his deteriorating health condition was brought to my notice,” Ugochinyere
said.
“I want to urge Mr president in the interest of peace and
security to order the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“There are several
court judgments which have declared his continued detention illegal. Mr
President has the constitutional power, through the attorney-general of the
federation, to order for the discontinuance of the matter.
“Kanu should be released, then we can come to the
negotiation table and address those issues that led to the agitation.”
The CUPP spokesperson also said residents of Imo should vote
out the state lawmakers over the state assembly’s alleged refusal to support
LGAs autonomy.
“How could these set of lawmakers vote against their own
freedom and independence? Voting against parliamentary autonomy, LG autonomy,
and judicial autonomy is the height of legislative irresponsibility,” he said.
“This is unthinkable
and unacceptable. Voters must rise up with their votes and tell these jokers
that there is a huge price to pay for taking the people for granted.”
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