The south-east caucus in the House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, who was recently convicted of terrorism offences. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment last week after being found guilty on five of the seven charges brought against him by the federal government, a judgment that has stirred strong reactions across the region.
In a statement issued by the caucus, the lawmakers said clemency would help restore calm and promote national reconciliation, especially as tensions continue to rise in the south-east. They argued that Kanu’s prolonged detention has contributed to unrest and that a political solution is the most viable path toward sustainable peace. The lawmakers insisted that granting clemency would demonstrate statesmanship and a commitment to national unity.
With renewed calls for political intervention and stakeholders intensifying pressure on the presidency, the plea from the south-east caucus adds a fresh dimension to the ongoing debate surrounding Kanu’s conviction. As Nigerians await the government’s response, will this appeal shift the trajectory of the national conversation on justice and peace? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news
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