Nnamdi Kanu

President Buhari and Igbo Leaders
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I could have released Nnamdi Kanu, but…- Muhammadu Buhari to Igbo Leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is now on trial, would be counter to the idea of separation of powers between the Executive and the Judiciary. The President informed Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, a 93-year-old statesman, when he received a group under the auspices of Highly Respected Igbo Greats, led by the First Republic lawmaker and Minister of Aviation, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, at State House in Abuja: “As the leader of this country, you’ve placed an exceedingly difficult demand on me. Your request has very serious implications.” Nobody would suggest that in the six years since I became President, I…

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