‘Why President Tinubu Stalled Nnamdi Kanu’s Release’ – Source

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly stalled the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Sources that spoke with SaharaReporters revealed that the release of the IPOB leader was hindered because of Imo State politics and the forthcoming governorship election in the state.

Recall that Kanu was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya and was repatriated to Nigeria under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

Upon his return to the country, Kanu was charged with terrorism and has been detained at the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Sources in the Presidency that spoke with SaharaReporters on Friday said President Tinubu has ordered the release of Kanu but he was advised against doing so at this time by some politicians close to him.

The platform claimed that Tinubu was advised to hold on till after the Imo State governorship election scheduled for November 11, 2023, as Kanu’s release before then could have political implications in the Southeast region.

One of the sources said, “The release of Nnamdi Kanu was stalled by the Southeast politics of Imo. They claimed to Tinubu that his release might affect the election in Imo so the President waited.”