Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to help foster peace and development in the Southeast. Speaking after the inaugural meeting of the House Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Hon. Kalu stated that Kanu’s release would reduce insecurity in the region and support the ongoing peace efforts.
He commended President Tinubu for his support in establishing the South East Development Commission, which aims to address regional developmental gaps, and expressed hope that the release of Kanu would strengthen security and pave the way for increased development. Kalu called for a political approach to Kanu’s release, as he believes this would lead to improved peace and security in the Southeast.
