Abuja | May 30, 2025
As legal proceedings surrounding Mazi Nnamdi Kanu intensify, Hon. Obi Aguocha, the lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to securing the IPOB leader’s release.
Aguocha, who was physically present at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday when Kanu appeared for trial, spoke passionately about his ongoing efforts to engage both political and diplomatic avenues in seeking a resolution to the case.
“There’s no going back,” the legislator declared. “I will continue to pursue all viable channels — political, legal, and diplomatic — to ensure that my brother and constituent, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, regains his freedom.”
The House Committee Chairman on Monitoring and Evaluation disclosed that he has held a series of high-level consultations, including meetings with former President Muhammadu Buhari, key figures in the National Assembly, and members of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Among those he engaged were the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the President’s Chief of Staff.
According to Hon. Aguocha, these engagements were aimed at brokering a political solution to what he described as a “sensitive and emotionally charged issue” that has deeply affected the South-East region and Nigeria at large.
“I have made it clear at every forum that the time has come for healing, dialogue, and national reconciliation. This is not just about Kanu, but about peace and justice in Nigeria,” he added.
The lawmaker’s remarks came shortly after Justice James Omotosho ruled in favour of Kanu in the trial-within-trial, dismissing evidence obtained under duress by prosecution witness number three.
Hon. Aguocha’s renewed push for Kanu’s release is likely to galvanize support among Kanu’s sympathizers while putting additional pressure on the Federal Government to consider non-litigious pathways toward resolving the matter.
Credit: ABN TV
