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The Digest:

The South-East caucus in the House of Representatives has formally appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant a presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu. The 42 lawmakers argue that the IPOB leader's life imprisonment is exacerbating the fragile security and economic situation in the region, urging a political solution for national healing.

Key Points:
  • 42 South-East lawmakers unanimously passed the appeal after a meeting in Abuja.
  • They respect the judiciary but seek a political resolution under Section 175 of the Constitution.
  • The caucus warned that Kanu's incarceration intensifies agitation and insecurity in the South-East.
  • They believe a presidential act of mercy would de-escalate tensions and restore normalcy.
  • The region has suffered economic and social disruption from prolonged unrest.
  • The lawmakers cited Nigeria's history of using pardons to heal national divisions.
  • They urged residents to remain calm while their appeal is considered.
In a nation grappling with fractures, this plea reframes justice, not as the rigid end of a gavel, but as a key that could potentially unlock a door toward lasting peace.

Sources: TheCable, Vanguard