By Daniel Edu
Peter Umeadi, the former Chief Judge of Anambra State and a 2023 presidential candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has proposed a political approach as the most suitable means for addressing the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Umeadi conveyed his belief that Kanu’s release could effectively mitigate the ongoing insecurity in the Southeast during a press briefing in Abuja on Sunday.
In his words, “The issue of insecurity in the South East is currently a grave concern, as has been previously acknowledged, and I concur. If it is resolved, that would be a positive development. However, if it persists, we must seek alternative explanations for its persistence.”
“For now, it is widely acknowledged, and I share this view, that the matter of Nnamdi Kanu should be approached as a political issue rather than a purely legal one. If he is granted his freedom, it might potentially mark the end of the unrest we are witnessing in the South East today, perhaps.”
