The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, is preparing a list of demands to present to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aimed at improving relations between the South-West and South-East regions, Politics Nigeria has learnt.
Sources familiar with the organisation’s operations revealed that Ohanaeze leaders are deeply concerned about the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been in prison since the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Previous attempts to secure Kanu’s release, involving a coalition of political leaders, Southeast governors, and Ohanaeze, have been unsuccessful, partly due to the apparent politicisation of the issue. The source suggested that the direct involvement of some governors in earlier efforts may have hindered progress, as authorities interpreted the moves as political manoeuvring rather than genuine efforts for regional stability.
Despite these setbacks, a fresh push to secure Kanu’s release is underway, alongside efforts to establish collaborative measures with the Federal Government.
