The Association of Niger Delta Upland Communities (ANDUC) has issued a stern ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), within 14 days.
In a statement signed by President Isa Obiri and Secretary Wisdom Oteyi, ANDUC warned that failure to release Kanu would escalate tensions and potentially lead to unrest and public demonstrations. The letter, addressed to President Bola Tinubu, emphasized the importance of addressing their demands to maintain peace and stability.
The letter stated, “We are writing to you on behalf of the Association of Niger Delta Upland Communities and concerned citizens to urgently request the release of our Igbo/Biafra brother and activist, Nnamdi Kanu, who is presently detained for peacefully advocating for the just distribution of natural resources in our regions. This man has not violated any laws; he is simply exercising his rights to demand what rightly belongs to us. We urge the government to release this activist and engage in a dialogue to address his concerns, which are shared by many of us.”
ANDUC stressed the potential consequences of not heeding their call, warning, “Failure to release him may only exacerbate tension, potentially leading to unrest and public demonstrations. We sincerely believe that through dialogue and mutual understanding, a resolution can be achieved that benefits all parties involved. We respectfully urge the government to take the necessary steps to release Kanu within the next 14 days for the betterment of our regions and the nation as a whole.”
The group further cautioned, “Your inability to release our leader, Kanu, will unravel what will shock the whole world. We, the ANDUC, will expose the high and the mighty.” Despite their strong stance, ANDUC expressed faith in President Tinubu’s leadership, believing he would act justly and fairly by releasing Kanu.