Most Reverend Emmanuel Chukwuma, the Archbishop of Enugu Province and Bishop of the Anglican Communion in Enugu Diocese, has urged the Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to free Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Saturday to commemorate his 69th birthday in Enugu’s Bishop’s Court Independent Layout, Chukwuma urged Nigerians to take advantage of the upcoming elections in February and March to change the course of their nation by electing candidates with good moral character, vision, and a commitment to lifting their nation out of poverty and insecurity.
The well-known cleric predicted that releasing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu would significantly reduce unrest in the region.
He said:
I am praying that as we celebrate this birthday, that Christians must intensify their prayers for a better Nigeria and a peaceful Nigeria. I am also praying that this election will be free and fair.
More importantly, I want to pray that Nnamdi Kanu should be released so that at least we can have peace. Releasing him will douse tension in the Southeast. Nobody should say that releasing him will cause confusion. We appeal that we will be very much ready to put everything on check.
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