Soludo's Aide Critiques Obi's Call for Kanu's Release

Ejimofor Opara, a special adviser to Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, condemned Peter Obi's recent comments advocating for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Opara characterized Obi's remarks as a "major slap" and an insult to the Nigerian judiciary.

He stated that Kanu is currently serving a six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related offenses, following a conviction by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Opara's statement, released on a Sunday, labeled Obi's comments as "careless" and "baseless," asserting that they undermine the judiciary's integrity.

He referenced Obi's past involvement with the judiciary, noting that Obi was a product of the Nigerian judiciary's restoration of his mandate in 2006. Kanu's conviction, which includes multiple counts related to incitement and membership in a proscribed organization, has led to a life imprisonment sentence, which Kanu is appealing.