South East Youth Leaders Urge Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu

• Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) urges President Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, emphasizing commitment to rule of law
• COSEYL anticipates celebration if Kanu is released, highlighting Tinubu’s past advocacy for rule of law during military era

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The group, through its President General, Goodluck Ibem, stated on Saturday that releasing Kanu would underscore Tinubu’s commitment to the rule of law and respect for court orders.

COSEYL highlighted Tinubu’s past advocacy for the rule of law, citing his involvement in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) during the fight against military rule. The group believes that the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu would demonstrate Tinubu’s consistency with the values he professed and fought for during the military era.

The statement expressed optimism that Kanu’s release would contribute to ending the insecurity in the southeast region. COSEYL anticipated widespread celebration in the region, especially after the Supreme Court’s scheduled hearing on Kanu’s case on December 15, 2023.

COSEYL stated, “The entire Southeast geopolitical zone is waiting earnestly to receive their son Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as the Supreme Court decides on his matter on 15 December 2023. We will celebrate President Tinubu for upholding the rule of law and respecting the Court judgment by releasing Nnamdi Kanu from DSS custody.”

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