The family of the released Biafra revolutionist, Nnamdi Kanu have a very important message for President Muhammadu Buhari and other Nigerians who participated in the quest for his freedom.
Nnamdi Kanu during an appearance at an Abuja court
Mr Israel Kanu, the father of the pro-Biafra activist, Nnamdi Kanu, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and other Nigerians over the release of his son, Leadership reports.
The elder Kanu who is the traditional ruler of Afara Ukwu Ibeku Autonomous Community, Umuahia told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Umuahia that he was grateful to “well-meaning Nigerians for their prayers and support’’ during Nnamdi’s incarceration.
He added that he was amazed by the goodwill and show of solidarity by Nigerians, especially the pro-Biafra groups, which, he said, “stood by us for the period my son was detained.’’
He said that he was particularly grateful to God that the court acquitted his son of all the charges, including treasonable felony, brought against him.
“My family and the entire people of Afara Ukwu are happy over the release of our son and we shall continue to thank God and Nigerians for this happy event,’’ Kanu said.
The traditional ruler commended the judiciary for proving to be the hope of the common man, saying, “the judiciary applied wisdom in discharging and acquitting my son."
He called on the pro-Biafra groups to go about their agitation peacefully and without confrontation to the government.
In a related development, Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) also hailed the president "for listening to the pleas of Ndigbo and progressive Nigerians."