By Akinwale Kasali
A Pan-Igbo Socio-political Organisation, Igbo Agenda Dialogue, IAD, has urged President Bola Tinubu to be lenient and temper justice with mercy in the case of Nnamdi Kanu, Leader, Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The group said his continued incarceration would further heightened tension in the South East as the 2027 Election draws closer.
The Group stated that by putting the Kanu case into consideration, the President would be taking a bold steps aimed at promoting calm political discourse ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The appeal was contained in an open letter signed by the Group’s convener, Chekwas Okorie, in Abuja on Thursday. It stressed that dialogue and lawful processes in Kanu’s case could help ease tensions in the South-East.
The Group further encouraged the President to guide political actors and government officials toward moderation in their public statements and to promote issue-based engagement in the political space.
According to the IAD, political parties—particularly the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, which the President belongs to focus on presenting policy proposals and development plans to Nigerians as preparations for the next election cycle begin.
The Group while acknowledging the security challenges facing the country, commended the efforts of security agencies working to address them and called for continued reforms aimed at strengthening public safety.
It further urged political stakeholders to encourage broad citizen participation in the electoral process and to ensure that campaigns remain peaceful and focused on national development issues.
IAD also appealed to the President to reassure Nigerians of the government’s commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections in 2027, stressing that confidence in the democratic process remains vital for national stability.
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