180 members of the House of Representatives Minority Caucus have unanimously called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu from custody.
The motion which was moved by Rep Obi Aguocha, representing
Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South Federal Constituency, appeal to the
minority caucus of the 10th House of Representatives for the release of Kanu
which was unanimously adopted by the caucus at a meeting in Abuja.
Making the appeal, Aguocha urged his colleagues to take a
definitive position on the ongoing discourse surrounding the detention of Kanu
and to explore a political solution to his release.
The caucus made up of members from the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) with 115 seats, Labour Party (LP), 35 seats, New Nigeria Peoples
Party (NNPP), 19 seats, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), 5 seats, Social
Democratic Party (SDP), 2 seats, Young Progressives Party (YPP),2 seats, and the
African Democratic Congress (ADC), 2 seats.
In his address, Aguocha emphasized the importance of a
united stance within the minority caucus, highlighting that the resolution of
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s case is crucial for national peace, stability, and unity.
He called for immediate and strategic engagement with
relevant stakeholders to advocate for a peaceful and political resolution to
the matter, which has significant implications for the socio-political
landscape of Nigeria.
He further underscored the potential benefits of addressing
the situation through dialogue and reconciliation rather than a prolonged abuse
of legal processes and confrontation. He expressed his belief that a political
solution could pave the way for enhanced national integration and the
restoration of trust among various communities.
“Today, the opposition parties have taken a decisive stand
on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the planned protest, insecurity, the dilapidated
infrastructure, and the economy.
“The adoption of the position on Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the
influential caucus comes off the heels of my recent visits to the former
President Muhammadu Buhari, successful mobilisation of 50 of our fellow
colleagues across all parties and also the southeast caucus of the National
Assembly. It will be recalled that the Southeast Governors forum also joined in
the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
“This call to action by my colleagues serves as a reminder
of the critical role that legislative bodies play in fostering peace and
stability in the nation. I remain committed to championing initiatives that
promote justice, equity, and harmonious coexistence across Nigeria.
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