By Abba-Eku Onyekachi
The Senator representing Abia-South Senatorial District of Abia State, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, has opined that the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would have been a gift for the late former Governor of Anambra State, Okwadike Chukwuemeka Ezeife.
Kanu who has been in detention for long was refused to be released by the Supreme Court recently, with the senator assuring that Ndigbo would vigorously pursue a political solution that could ultimately set him free.
This was contained in a statement in Abuja by his Media Adviser, Mr. Uchenna Awom.
Describing Ezeife’s death as a great loss to the people of South-East, Abaribe said: “Okwadike never hid his feelings and, as such, voiced out his opinion on vexed national issues as they affected his beloved Igbo. He spoke truth to power, no matter whose ox was gored.
“I am of the firm belief that this current federal government will do something very fast to release Nnamdi Kanu, if for no other reason, but for national cohesion and unity of the country. As Leaders, we shall continue to press for a solution that will be the best in the circumstance.
“He was a man of panache and candour who carved a national image for himself being a cultural icon, a brave warrior who loved our people so dearly. Okwadike will be surely missed.
“His resolute and fearless stand on national discourse would be too hard to replace”.
