Obasanjo Visits Southeast Governors, Pushes for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the South-East Governors on Tuesday, where they held a marathon meeting and discussed various issues, including the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Here are the key points from the meeting:

1. Solidarity Visit and Commiserations:
   • Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, and Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe visited the South-East Governors in solidarity.
   • The governors also set up a burial committee chaired by Former Senate President, Pius Anyim, for the late Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu.
2. Agenda of the Meeting:
   • The meeting lasted over seven hours and included discussions on the security and economic integration of the South-East region.
   • They reviewed the report of the South-East security and economic summit held in Owerri in September 2023.
3. Resolution on Nnamdi Kanu’s Release:
   • The South-East Governors resolved to meet President Bola Tinubu to press for the release of Nnamdi Kanu.
   • They affirmed their commitment to pursuing actionable plans for security and economic development in the region.
4. Burial Committee for Ogbonnaya Onu:
   • The committee for the late Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu includes key figures like former Governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Amaechi, serving as the Secretary, along with other Igbo leaders.
5. Next Steps:
   • The governors plan to interface with the Federal Government to secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release and discuss other critical issues affecting the South-East region with President Bola Tinubu.

This visit and the resolutions underscore the ongoing efforts by South-East leaders to address regional challenges and advocate for the interests of their constituents, including the release of prominent political figures like Nnamdi Kanu.