Orlu Elders Council has endorsed the growing chorus of voices demanding the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who remains in detention despite court orders.
In solidarity with the human rights community, particularly the organizers of the protest initiated by Omoyele Sowore, a human rights activist, the elders called upon all Nigerians who share the same concerns about Kanu’s detention to join the protest and peacefully demand his release.
The group wholeheartedly endorsed the protest and encouraged participants to maintain a peaceful and non-violent demeanor, consistent with the principles of democracy and the rule of law. According to the group, this approach will amplify their voices and underscore the legitimacy of their demands.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday, signed by Professor F.C Duke, SAN, Chairman, Professor A.U. Awuzie, Vice Chairman, and Professor Protus Nathan Uzoma, Secretary.
“The Orlu Elders Council stands in solidarity with Ohanaeze Ndigbo and all individuals and groups peacefully advocating for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release, guided by the principle that an injury to one is an injury to all,” it stated.
