Members of the Senate
South-East caucus have asked Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous
People of Biafra (IPOB) to conduct his members peacefully.
According
to reports, the Senators, led by the Chairman of the Caucus, Enyinnaya
Abaribe met with Kanu at his country home in Abia State on Tuesday,
August 22, 2017.
Abaribe told newsmen that they advised the IPOB leader to carry out his activities within the confines of the law.
The caucus also called for the restructuring of the country and devolution of power to the states.
According to Punch, Abaribe also said
“I
thank Kanu for assuring (the caucus) to conduct his members in a
peaceful manner and within the ambit of the law. This engagement is a
continuous process that will lead us to finding a lasting solution to
whatever grievances that necessitated the agitation in Nigeria . The
caucus will accordingly meet as soon as we resume from recess to
continue the engagement for the good of our people and our dear country.
All of us desire equality, equity, fairness in a peaceful and united
Nigeria.”
The South-east senators were key to helping Mr. Kanu fulfil bail
conditions in April. He had been in detention since October 2015, while
standing trial for treason charges.
But no sooner had Mr. Kanu regained his freedom than he started conducts contrary to terms of his bail.
For instance, Mr. Kanu continues to address crowds and the press; and
makes centrifugal calls and anti-Nigeria remarks contrary to his bail
conditions.
In Mr. Abaribe’s statement, Mr. Kanu was quoted as assuring his group would not resort to armed struggle.
“We are not afraid in our quest. What I promise my elder brother (Mr.
Abaribe) is that we shall never fail them by resorting to violence. We
can’t and it has never been our approach,” he said.