The Special Task Force for the release of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has scheduled to visit Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility, Abuja, Thursday.In a statement,
Rev. Obinna Akukwe, Director-General, Igbo Mandate Congress (IMC), Media and Publicity Secretary, Special Task Force for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, said they have been informed “that barring any last minute change of plan, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, will be visiting the detained leader of the IPOB in Abuja on Thursday”.
According to the statement: “Scheduled to accompany Chief Iwuanyanwu on the visit on are members of the Special Task Force for the Release of Nnamdi Kanu.
“Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu will among ohers ascertain the state of health of Nnamdi Kanu, welfare in captivity, security situation in Igboland, activities of legal team and the extent of political solution.
“The Special Task Force that will accompany him include Barrister Cappeo Emejulu Okpalaukwu, Rev Obinna Akukwe, Igwe Uche Egenti, Eze Ibe Nwosu, Prince Emmanuel Kanu among others available in Abuja at the moment.
“The members of the Special Task Force for the Release of Nnamdi Kanu include, Chairman of South-East Traditional Rulers Council and Chairman of the Taskforce, Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu OFR (Chairman); Archbishop of Methodist Church, Umuahia, Diocese, His Grace, Raphael Opoko (Co-Chair); Eze Akajiofor Ndi Igbo and Traditional Ruler of Enugwu-Aguleri, Eze Chukwuemeka Eri (Co-Chair); Archbishop of Anglican Communion, Owerri Province, His Grace, Sunday Onuoha; Igwe Obatobie 1 of Abuha.
“The Executive Secretary of the Taskforce is Barr. Emejulu Okpalaukwu-Okpalaezeukwu, leader of Ebube-Agu Ndi Igbo in Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Worldwide since September 2000; The Media and Publicity Secretary is Rev Obinna Akukwe, Director General of Igbo Mandate Congress IMC . Prince Emmanuel Kanu, youngest brother of the IPOB Leader (member)
“The Special Task Force had earlier agreed with Chief Iwuamyanwu on the need to discuss with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in DSS detention in Owerri during the briefing of 17th of May and he promised to take actions immediately the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Convention ends.
“The Special Task Team also received signals from presidency sources that the second letter to President Tinubu dated May 21st , 2024 appealing for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, is receiving attention and some responses has been given.
“The Special Task Force asks the Igbo public, IPOB factions and splinter groups not to behave in a manner capable of truncating the extent of the political solution.
“The Special Task Force is aware that some elements within IPOB are in the habit of instigating crisis, bloodshed and sundry vices aimed at truncating any effort towards a political solution and keeping the IPOB leader in perpetual detention.
“The Task Force advises such persons not to give IPOB further negative perception by unguarded utterances and thoughtless actions.
“The Task Force appreciates the support Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu gives the group to ensure that Nnamdi Kanu is released”.
