At Iwuanyanwu’s service of songs, Igbo beg Tinubu to release Kanu

Ndigbo on Saturday pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to order the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kalu, as a mark of honour to the late president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

They stated that the visit to Kanu in Abuja in search of a possible solution to his detention was the last assignment Iwuanyanwu undertook from where he passed on a few months ago.

They, therefore, asked Tinubu to grant Iwuanyanwu his last wish by releasing Kanu and immortalize him.

At the service of songs and tributes in Enugu on Saturday for Iwuanyanwu, different speakers stressed the dire need for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu from the DSS facility and to immortalise Iwuanyanwu as a full Nigeria by all standards of nationalism, patriotism, and statesmanship.

President General and Founder of Umuada Igbo Nigeria and Diaspora, Lolo Kate Ezeofor while moving for Kanu’s release at the occasion, prayed to God to bless President Bola Tinubu “as you oblige us with the immortalising Chief Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and releasing Nnamdi Kanu from DSS custody.”

Also speaking, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State described the late Ohanaeze PG as an Iroko and a bridge builder who festered unity at troubled times.

“He possessed remarkable work ethics and he left profound impression on me. He was a trailblazer in the media, sports, Industry, engineering, and aviation. He was indeed ahead of his time,” Mbah said.

Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Dr Sam Egwu, in his tribute said that Iwuanyanwu was a great man with a great frame and personality, acknowledging that Iwuanyanwu’s actions distinguished his personality.

Former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Garry Igariwey, described Iwuanyanwu as a man who believed in Igboland and was great in every sense of greatness.

“We crave the indulgence of that to ask Mr. President to please heed the call and release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” Igariwey pleaded.

The Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Amb Okey Emuchay, recalled that Iwuanyanwu never failed to tell his Biafra story and the civil war sojourn.

The wife of the first President of Nigeria, Prof. Uche Azikiwe, pleaded with the federal government to immortalise Iwuanyanwu.