Former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu was under attack yesterday for his revelation of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu’s whereabouts.
Kanu has not been seen or heard from since last month’s fracas between his supporters and troops near his Afaraukwu home in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. His lawyers have urged the High Court in Abuja to compel the military to produce him, “having taken him away when they invaded his house”. But the military has since denied taking Kanu away.
The ex-governor, in an interview published yesterday by a national daily, said Kanu had bolted away to London.
In a statement sent through an electronic mail, Ifeanyi Ejiofor said: “ Kalu saw Kanu’s travails as an opportunity for relevance.
“What do you expect from a man who is enjoying a temporary freedom? Struggling to get his head out of grievous corruption charge hanging on his neck?
“He is seeking for possible relevance where none exists, opportunity to divert attention. May be he has forgotten he is no longer the governor of Abia State.
“I advise the discerning mind to kindly disregard his tantrums as that coming from a drowning man.
“The military should produce my client wherever they kept him. The matter is now in court, let’s meet in court.
“Orji Uzo Kalu can as well apply to be joined as a party in the suit. Let his position be on oath.”
The banned separatist group, in a statement by its spokesman Emma Powerful, said: “IPOB through her lawyers will compel Orji Uzor Kalu to appear in court alongside (Gen. Tukur) Buratai on the October 17, 2017 to tell the world, under oath, what he claims to know about the whereabouts of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The surviving members of Kanu family have all denied ever talking to Orji Uzor Kalu about the whereabouts of our leader.”, he added.
edited from The Nation
*Thank God yesterday was peaceful..Their plans to scatter an already scattered nation did not work...
Let's keep it in perspective. Love or hate him, Nnamdi Kanu never fired a shot or killed anyone. Nigerian military went to Abia state and killed her citizens.
ReplyDeleteFreedom of speech is fully allowed no matter how provocative.
Let's not forget that Buhari hosted some Boko Haram "repented" soldiers at Aso Rock to a lavish dinner.
And for those celebrating "independence day", what exactly r u celebrating?
Ode!!! Until he fires a gun Abi... Your mumuism is on speed dial. Continue!
DeleteCan anyone in clear conscience say Buhari has done anything to unite the country?
DeleteBuhari is unfit to serve as president.
We have fulani herdsmen armed with AK47s killing and terrorizing Nigerians and he never set the military against them. Arewa youths threatened genocide against fellow citizens and python never danced. Yet he is so consumed by bigotry that instead of sending the military against Boko Haram, he sent them to kill marginalized citizens.
God and history will not be kind to him.
Shut up annon 09:04 you stay behind your phone to spit shit. Idiot you all just want to create problem for innocent people. There's no sane government that will keep quiet with all the rubbish you guys are doing in that your East.
DeleteDon or whatever ur name is, it's funny how u didn't address any of the issues that Anon 9:04 raised.
DeleteI wonder what they're doing in the East that's worse than what Boko Haram, Arewa youths and fulani herdsmen are doing all over the country.
Hate is a very blinding disease.
Why are you guys going anonymous to defend what you believe in.thats act of Cowardice
ReplyDeleteCan they stop disturbing us about this Kanu nonsense? Why are they even giving him so much attention?
ReplyDeleteFor the purpose of logic and argument , let's assume he was arrested or killed, were his parents killed too? What about his brother that granted an interview saying he wasin a safe place and he can't disclose his whereabouts?
Then what about his wife in the UK? So she hasn't heard from her husband in about a month and she has been quiet?
All these childish games and mind games from someone who was shouting Biafra or I die, this one is supposed to be a leader? He doesn't have what it takes neither does he have balls.
Let him continue to hide.
He meant Biafra or I run. People have been calling him a coward so all these stunts is to try and redeem his image and put the blame on the govt.I pity those who died sha, if only they knew.
DeleteSo he should fight military tanks and armored vehicles with his bare hands?
DeleteYou are very intelligent. With reasoning like yours, Nigeria will really go far. Buhari must continue his excellent leadership till 2070.
My thoughts exactly @ Joy Okanje
ReplyDeleteLet the fool show face and go cool off at Kuje prison.
ReplyDeleteI am officially tired of kanu gist.
ReplyDeleteThankGod for peace and a happy Independence
ReplyDeleteContinue to celebrate failure.
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