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Niger Delta communities urge FG to release Nnamdi Kanu, threaten to cripple oil production

Kanu has been held in solitary confinement at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya in June 2021

Promise Eze by Promise Eze
June 27, 2024
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  • Despite appeals and court orders for his unconditional release, Kanu, who is currently on trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja, remains in detention

Communities in the Niger Delta have threatened to halt oil production if the Federal Government continues to ignore demands for the release of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Kanu has been held in solitary confinement at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya in June 2021.

Despite appeals and court orders for his unconditional release, Kanu, who is currently on trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja, remains in detention.

The Association of Niger Delta Upland Communities, representing the oil-rich region, has urged the Federal Government to pursue a political solution to Kanu’s case. In a statement signed by its President, Isah Mohammed Obiri, and Secretary, Wisdom Oteyi, the association threatened to stop oil production in the Niger Delta until Kanu, whom they claim is unjustly persecuted, is released.

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A copy of the letter sighted by Vanguard read: “This is a prompt reminder to the Federal Government of Nigeria to acknowledge that our 14-days ultimatum is rapidly approaching. We remain steadfast in our commitment and determination to implement the plans we have outlined.

“Once again, we urge the Federal Government to initiate peaceful discussions with our leader for resolution.

“Please be informed that the Rumuekpe Manifold, which accommodates the storage of 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day, will continue to be non-operational until our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is released from the custody of the DSS facility.

“This decision entails the permanent closure of all the oil wells associated with the following pipelines: Kolo Creek, Adabawa, Oguta/Assa Trunkline, Owasa oil pipeline, Obelle oil pipeline, Rukpkou oil return to Rumuekpe Manifold, Total Om! 58 Oil Pipeline, Niger Delta Petroleum Resources Limited oi! pipeline return to Rumuekpe Manifold, as well as other oil facilities including the largest Microwave, Flow Station,Total Metering Station, (NDPR) Metering Station across the Eastern zone with the map of the eastern zone oil companies operation hooked to Rumuekpe Manifold and operations of oil companies within the Bonny Terminal (Rumuckpe Manifold).

“This shutdown has been in effect since September 21, 2023, leading to significant financial losses for the Federal Government amounting to over N14.5 trillion over the past eight months.

“The marginalization and conspiracy aimed at suppressing the Igbo Biafran people must cease immediately. We are united by blood and as one family. Injustice towards our leader is injustice that affects us all.

“They accused those behind Kanu’s extraordinary rendition from Kenya of responsibility for the tension associated with his continued detention, and threatened to exposed them.

“The individuals who orchestrated the extraordinary rendition of our leader, solely because his enlightening messages challenged the status quo, are the true adversaries of Nigeria. This conspiracy aims to suppress our leader whose insights have awakened the masses.

“We implore all conscientious citizens to stand up and protect our leader using our abundant natural resources until he is liberated.

“The identities of those responsible for this disgraceful act against an innocent man, whose wisdom could benefit all, are causing widespread suffering. In the forthcoming press release, their complete names will be disclosed.”

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