In a bold move echoing the fervent desire for justice and equality, the Concerned Igbo Citizens Council (CICC) has called upon the Federal Government to swiftly grant the unconditional release of all pro-Biafra activists such as Nnamdi Kanu and other detainees championing self-determination causes. With President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise of fostering a free society resonating deeply, the group’s interim leaders, Comrade Ukachukwu Obioha and Mazi James Okorie, emphasized the urgency of this matter in a statement released from Owerri, Imo State’s capital.
While acknowledging the recent commendable releases of Sunday Igboho and Omoyele Sowore, the voices behind the call assert that such gestures must extend to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and countless others currently held for similar convictions. The perceived disparity in treatment, with Igbo youths facing continued detention while their Yoruba counterparts experience reprieve, casts a troubling shadow over the government’s actions, painting a picture of ethnic and sectional bias.
Not content with mere pleas, the CICC demands action. Urging investigative bodies like the Department of State Services, the Police, and the National Human Rights Commission to swiftly compile records of injustices faced by self-determination advocates nationwide, they call for transparency and accountability in addressing these grievances.
But this is not just a call for justice within Igbo communities; it’s a rallying cry for a united Nigeria. With a resolute commitment to mobilizing Nigerians from all walks of life, the CICC challenges stakeholders like Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and Igbo governors to stand in solidarity with Kanu and his supporters, recognizing that the fight for freedom knows no ethnic bounds.
As the nation stands at a crossroads between oppression and liberation, the voices of the CICC echo a sentiment shared by many: the quest for freedom knows no compromise. It’s a call to action, a demand for accountability, and a testament to the enduring spirit of those who dare to dream of a truly free society.
