Chief Dan Nwanyanwu, National Chairman of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), urged the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu. He argued that Kanu, who has denounced violent agitations, should not remain in custody while others with similar charges have been freed. Nwanyanwu highlighted the injustice of Kanu’s detention and called on President Bola Tinubu to address this immediately. He criticized the selective treatment of Kanu compared to terrorists who are free and negotiating without oversight.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) stated that a strike is not imminent if the Federal Government implements the agreed-upon terms within the next two weeks. ASUU President Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke emphasized that none of the previous agreements have been fulfilled, including issues related to academic allowances and the revitalization fund. The government has also yet to stop the proliferation of new universities and remove universities from the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), despite earlier promises. A review meeting will be held in two weeks to assess government progress.
The Abia monarch, HRM Eze Kalu Kalu Ogbu, and Igbo youths have supported the South East Governors’ initiative to seek President Bola Tinubu’s intervention for the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. They praised the governors and Igbo National Assembly members for their efforts, asserting Kanu’s release is overdue and vital for regional peace and national cohesion. The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) stated that Kanu’s freedom would restore security, boost economic activities, and demonstrate the government’s responsiveness to public concerns. They urged continued efforts until Kanu is released.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has appealed the ruling of Justice Nnamdi Dimgba, which acquitted Abiodun Agbele, an associate of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, and three others in a ₦1.2 billion money laundering case. The EFCC argued that there is overwhelming evidence showing the unlawful diversion of funds from the National Security Adviser’s account to support Fayose’s governorship election. The commission listed 17 grounds for appeal and seeks to overturn the acquittal, asking the Court of Appeal to order the respondents to defend themselves on multiple counts.
