Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has appealed to President Buhari to release the
leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from detention.
He made this known via his Instagram account to mark his 60th birthday,
describing Kanu as Buhari’s son, and called on him to use his executive power to
release him.
Kanayo in his message to the president expressed sadness over the loss
of lives and insecurity in the country. The actor having
He wrote: “My dear president and father of the nation, Muhammadu Buhari
GCFR, commander in chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria. I hope this message meets you well, sir? My name is Kanayo O. Kanayo,
I’m an actor and a lawyer, and I hold a National Honour as a Member of the
Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Sir, on this occasion of my 60th birthday, I want to make an appeal to
you as a son and a patriotic citizen whose industry contributes meaningfully to
the Nation’s GDP.
“I’m deeply pained by the loss of lives, wanton killings and general
insecurity in the land.
“You’re the father of the nation
with numerous sons and daughters including Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Sir, the bulk
stops at your table, I know and appreciate that Nnamdi Kanu’s case is before
the court and you usually do not like to interfere with court cases but at this
stage of heightened tension, you are a president with executive powers.
“My appeal sir, Biko (Please)release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, it is my 60th
birthday appeal. Thank you, sir.”
