Direct AGF to release Nnamdi Kanu, Clark writes Tinubu
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The leader of the Ijaw nation, Edwin Clark, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to file a nolle prosequi for the release of the leader of the Independent People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
Clark urged Tinubu to ask the Attorney General of the Federation to file a nolle prosequi to release the detained IPOB leader, noting that his (Kanu’s) freedom on political grounds was long overdue.
This was contained in a second letter to the President on Sunday, following a first in which the elder statesman urged the President not to tow the path of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari, who marginalised and subjugated the Igbos, by exempting them from certain appointments. https://punchng.com/dont-marginalise-igbo-like-buhari-clark-tells-tinubu/
“The release of Nnamdi Kanu by Mr President on political grounds is overdue as earlier explained. Mr President should direct the Attorney General to enter a nolle prosequi to free Nnamdi Kanu who has shown his intention to work with the Federal Government, to bring peace and stability in the South-East and to Nigerians as a whole, as it has been recently done in similar cases of treasonable felony as in the case of Miyetti Allah president, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo of Nasarawa state.”, he said.
The PUNCH however reports that Kanu was denied bail in April by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, who granted an accelerated hearing instead. https://punchng.com/breaking-court-denies-nnamdi-kanu-bail/
In his letter, Clark said the move would complete the reconciliation of Nigeria and end the sit-at-home order in the Southeast.
He said the IPOB had “fashioned a place for itself” in the hearts and minds of young people, because of the short-changing of Igbos from the South East over the years while urging the use of the “carrot and stick approach”, rather than military force, in addressing the agitations in the region.
Obasanjo, Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu meet in Bahamas
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo; former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and others at the third Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Nassau, Bahamas last Thursday.
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Nigeria needs sacrificing citizens to progress – Tinubu
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria needed sacrificing citizens to fulfill the dreams of its founding fathers.
Tinubu made the remark while addressing newsmen after observing the 2024 Eid-el Adha prayers at Dodan Barracks, Lagos.
The President emphasised the need for the people to follow the path of sacrifice to make the nation great.
“Being a very good citizen comes with responsibility, As citizens, what do you do to be a very committed member of our society? Go and sacrifice. Love your country, love your neighbours, share what you have with one another and be thankful to Almighty God. That’s all,” said the President.
Earlier, while addressing the worshippers, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, harped on perseverance and patience.
Hamzat enjoined the Muslim faithful to understand the reason for Eid, which he described as sacrifice and endurance.
He appealed to Nigerians to sustain the peace in the country and do what is right for themselves and their neighbours.
“I urge you all to live in peace and harmony. Be patient and persevere in order to enjoy the good of the land.
“Also, let us be good Muslims and good citizens of Nigeria. This is what almighty Allah expects of us.
“I pray that we continue to celebrate in one peace and that Nigeria continues to progress,” he said.
Eid el-Kabir: Enugu gov urges Muslims to show love
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Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has congratulated Muslims in the state and across the nation on the occasion of this year’s Eid el-Kabir.
Mbah urged them to use the occasion to exhibit love, tolerance, peace, unity, and a sense of sacrifice to move the nation forward.
He made the call on Sunday in his goodwill message to the Muslim faithful at Eid el-Kabir, stressing that the present socio-economic challenges would ultimately abate through the collective sacrifice and commitment to nation-building by all Nigerians.
He said, “I extend warm greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Enugu State in particular and across the nation on this occasion of Eid el-Kabir.
“As we celebrate, let us also reflect on and imbibe the essence of sacrifice, charity, love, service, peace, unity, humility, and submission to the command of God that this occasion represents.
Kogi reiterates commitment to security of lives, property
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The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has promised to continue to make security of lives and property a priority of his administration.
Ododo spoke shortly after the Eid Kabir prayers at the Okene Central Praying Ground on Sunday.
“We will make sure that Kogi is not a fertile land for criminals to come and test their intelligence,” he said.
While making reference to the last kidnap in Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, the governor said that the criminals wanted to test water but failed in their attempt to perpetrate their heinous act.
Ododo thanked President Bola Tinubu, security agencies and local vigilantes for their efforts in rescuing the abducted students.