BREAKING: 44 Federal Lawmakers Write Tinubu, Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

• Forty-four serving federal lawmakers have jointly written President Bola Tinubu, urging him to invoke constitutional powers to release Nnamdi Kanu.

In a major push supporting the growing calls for Nnamdi Kanu’s release, 44 serving federal lawmakers from both northern and southern Nigeria have written a two-page letter and resolution to President Bola Tinubu.

In the letter, the lawmakers urged the President to exercise his constitutional authority to free Kanu from detention and to convene an all-inclusive political roundtable involving key stakeholders to address the country’s challenges through a political process.

The lawmakers, under the banner of “Concerned Federal Lawmakers,” also called on President Tinubu to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation to, “as soon as practicable,” discontinue the prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu in the interest of national unity and peace.

The letter was signed by: Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Hon. Obi Aguocha, Hon. Murphy Osaro, Hon. Peter Akpanke, Hon. Mudshiru Lukman, Hon. Paul Nnamechi, Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus, Hon. Obed Shehu, Hon. Engr. Dominic, Hon. Chief Ugwu Emmanuel, Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, Hon. Chike John Okafor, Hon. Adam Ogene Ogbaru, Hon. Emeka Martin Chinedu, Hon. Chimaobi Sam, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Donatus Matthew, Hon. Ibe Osonwa, Barr. Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Hon. Thaddeus Atta, Hon. Udema H. Okonkwo, Hon. Cyril Godwin, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuike, Hon. Kana Nkemkama, Hon. Peter Aniekwe, Hon. Gwachem Maureen, Hon. Onwunka, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, Hon. Nwobosi Joseph, Hon. Amobi Godwin, Hon. Blessing Amadi, Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, Hon. Dr. Joshua Audu Gana, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Hon. Emeka Idu, Hon. Peter Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Hon. Tochukwu Okere, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Godwin Offiono, Hon. Ngozi Okolie, and Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi.

The lawmakers stressed that ending the prosecution and engaging in constructive dialogue is crucial for resolving the issue through a political window and restoring peace, especially in the Southeast.

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A portion of the letter read:
“Dear Mr. President, THE NATIONAL INTEREST DRIVEN RESOLUTION BY CONCERNED FEDERAL LAWMAKERS ON THE ISSUE OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU CONTINUED DETENTION.” It explained that after a closed-door strategic meeting and consultations across party lines and ethnic groups, the lawmakers were united by the need for national reconciliation and healing.

They noted the Federal Government’s history of negotiating with other agitating groups and referenced both domestic court rulings and international tribunal decisions that have favored Kanu.

The letter continued:
“We… hereby respectfully and earnestly request our dear President… to, as soon as practicable, direct the Attorney-General of the Federation to exercise his constitutional powers and discontinue the prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu; and to… initiate a constructive dialogue aimed at seeking a just political solution.”

The lawmakers concluded by thanking President Tinubu for his anticipated consideration and pledged continued respect for his office.