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The Digest:

Abia State Governor Alex Otti has visited imprisoned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, assuring him of administrative efforts to secure his freedom.

Key Points:
  • Governor Alex Otti visited Nnamdi Kanu in a Sokoto prison, assuring him of plans for his release.
  • Otti stated that ongoing administrative engagements to resolve the issue have been intensified.
  • He mentioned the Sultan of Sokoto supports Kanu's freedom and even joked about turbaning him.
  • Kanu thanked the governor, stating his interest lies in good governance and improved welfare.
  • He commended Otti's developmental strides in Abia State based on feedback received.
  • This marks the first visit by a governor since Kanu's life imprisonment for terrorism.
  • Kanu was convicted on seven counts of terrorism by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
In a nation where legal judgment and political resolution often collide, this visit represents a search for calm within the storm, testing whether administrative channels can navigate paths the courts have closed.


Sources: Premium Times