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The Digest:

Senator Orji Kalu has stated that the violent agitations led by Nnamdi Kanu resulted in the deaths of over 30,000 Igbos and widespread destruction of businesses across the South-East. Speaking on national television, the former Abia governor called for a political solution to Kanu’s imprisonment, urging an end to divisive rhetoric and a focus on reconciliation

Key Points:
  • Senator Kalu cited over 30,000 Igbo lives lost due to the unrest.
  • He emphasized the economic devastation to businesses in the region.
  • Kalu revealed his past role in securing Kanu’s bail in 2017.
  • He urged a political rather than emotional approach to Kanu’s case.
  • The senator recounted pressure from the Buhari government over Sun Newspaper’s coverage.
  • He stressed the importance of dialogue with the federal government.
  • Kalu described the IPOB crisis as deeply personal and destructive.
This sobering account underscores the human and economic cost of the unrest, challenging all sides to prioritize peace over conflict.

Sources: Channels Television, Leadership Newspaper