The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, for the best interest of the South-East region.
This appeal comes after Kanu’s bail application was denied by a Federal High Court in Abuja…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>
The President of the CBCN, Most Reverend Lucius Ugorji, made the appeal during the episcopal ordination of the Auxiliary Bishop of Orlu Diocese in Imo State on Wednesday.
Ugorji stated that Kanu’s release would contribute to economic prosperity and security in the South East.
He further explained that Kanu’s continued detention has been a major factor in the region’s insecurity, and the Monday sit-at-home protests have severely impacted the local economy, causing businesses to lose billions of Naira each week.
It should be noted that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja denied Kanu’s bail on Tuesday, but ordered an expedited hearing of the case.
Since his arrest in June 2021, Kanu has been in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS…[CONTINUE READING HERE]>>
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