Igbo leaders have stressed the urgent need to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from State Department custody.
They made this call with songs and tributes to the late Ohanaeze Ndigbo President, Chief Emmanuel Iwanyanwu.
They noted that securing Kanu’s freedom was Iwang Yanwu’s last mission before his death, and appealed to President Bola Tinubu to fulfill Iwang Yanwu’s last wish by releasing Kanu.
At the event, held on Saturday in Enugu, the eastern regional capital, speakers highlighted Iwan Yanwu’s outstanding contribution to Nigeria, calling him a true nationalist who exemplified nationalism, patriotism and statesmanship. characterized something.
They passionately appealed to the federal government to recognize Iwan Yanwu’s lasting impact on the nation and immortalize him.
Umuada Igbo Nigeria and In Diaspora, an umbrella organization of Igbo women, also highlighted the twin issues of Kanu’s release and the immortalization of Iwanyanwu as a detribalized Nigerian.
Lolo Kate Ezeofor, Founder and General-General of Umuada Igbo Nigeria and Diaspora, “commits us to the immortalization of Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwangyanwu and the release of Nnamdi Kanu from DSS custody. May God bless you, President Bola Tinubu.”
Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State, who spoke at the burial ceremony of Mr. Iwanyanwu held at the former Eastern Nigeria Government House in Enugu, described the late PG Ohanaeze as an Iroko and a builder of bridges who fostered unity in difficult times. He said that.
“He had an incredible work ethic that left a deep impression on me. He was a pioneer in media, sports, industry, engineering and aviation. He was truly ahead of his time,” Mba said. he praised.
Former Ebonyi State Governor, Dr. Sam Egwu, in his eulogy, acknowledged that Iwanyanwu was a great man with great physique and personality and that Iwanyanwu’s actions highlighted his character.
Former President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Gary Igariwaye, described Iwanyanwu as a man who believed in Igboland and was a great man in every sense of the word.
“We are crying out for clemency from the President. Please heed our call and release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” Mr. Igaliway implored.
The Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador Okey Mchai, recalled that Mr. Iwanyanwu never failed to tell the story of Biafra and his stay in the war.
The wife of Nigeria’s first president, Professor Uche Azikwe, has petitioned the federal government to immortalize Chief Iwanyanwu.