I Didn’t Discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s Release with South East Governors – Obasanjo Clarifies
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has refuted claims that he engaged in discussions regarding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during a meeting with South East governors in Enugu.
Focus on Regional Development
According to a statement from his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo clarified that the meeting was convened to address critical regional development issues. These included security, infrastructure, economic development, and regional cooperation.
Invitation and Agenda
Obasanjo emphasized that the meeting was convened at his invitation and that of Chief Emeka Anyaoku ahead of the governors’ summit. He categorically stated that the topic of Nnamdi Kanu’s release was neither on the agenda nor discussed during the session he attended.
Statement from Obasanjo
In his statement, Obasanjo affirmed, “The issue of Nnamdi Kanu was not on the agenda and was not discussed in my presence.”
Further Developments Awaited
The clarification from Obasanjo comes amidst ongoing speculation and public interest in the status of Nnamdi Kanu’s legal proceedings and potential diplomatic engagements.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation unfolds.
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