Business mogul and socialite Obi Cubana has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in efforts to secure the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, stressing that lasting peace and stability among the Igbo people depend on his freedom.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Obi Cubana highlighted rising insecurity and unrest across the country, referencing several incidents, including Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the United States, the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, attacks on churchgoers in Kwara State, the killing of a Brigadier General, the sentencing of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and the recent abduction of more than 50 students from a Catholic school in Niger State.
He noted that “These events have left everyone perplexed and downcast,” emphasising that the national mood remains tense and troubling for many citizens.
He said he and other concerned Nigerians have held discussions with key political leaders, including the Deputy Speaker of the House and the President’s son, focusing on major national issues such as insecurity, taxation, ease of doing business, customs, FIRS, NAFDAC, and political pathways that could support Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release.
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According to him, “One thing is very clear: no Igbo man or woman will have peace if MNK does not regain his freedom, and Ala Igbo will never be the same again.” He added that “Tempers are high, but we all want MNK out, and we will never rest until he is free.”
Cubana urged President Tinubu to listen to the concerns of the people, saying that constructive dialogue and negotiations remain essential for building a nation where every citizen can live and operate freely, regardless of ethnic, religious, or cultural background.
He argued that “Constructive agitations remain the bedrock upon which great societies are built, but solutions will only be found at the negotiation table.”
He ended his statement with a message of solidarity to Igbo people everywhere: “Dalu nu, umunne m!”