The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu met with Abia State Governor Alex Otti at the Presidential Villa, in a session widely interpreted as part of escalating political efforts to secure the release of imprisoned IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Key Points:
- President Bola Tinubu received Abia Governor Alex Otti for a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
- While the official agenda was undisclosed, sources closely link the discussion to ongoing efforts concerning Nnamdi Kanu.
- The meeting follows Governor Otti's recent visit to Kanu at the Sokoto prison, where he is serving a life sentence for terrorism-related charges.
- Otti has consistently stated that resolving Kanu's case is a priority for his administration, pledging to pursue "all legitimate avenues."
- Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Federal High Court on November 20, 2025.
- The engagement represents a significant move to elevate the issue for potential dialogue and resolution at the federal level.
- The situation remains delicate, navigating complex legal, political, and security sensitivities.
Sources: Vanguard, Premium Times
