The nine gubernatorial candidates of the top political parties in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State have jointly urged President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
In a joint statement signed by the candidates of APC, PDP, LP, AA, APGA, ADC, APM, SDP, YPP, ZLP and others, asked the federal government to demilitarize the South-east region.
According to the statement: “In order to eschew all acts that may torpedo the forthcoming election, we urge the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to the South East Council of Traditional Rulers and the Representatives of Igbo Archbishops and Bishops,”
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“We urge the Federal Government to take urgent steps to demilitarize the South East Zone and stem the heightened tension, skirmishes and endless bloodletting between the security agencies and our youths.”
They however, called on the IPOB to desist from anything that would hinder the smooth running of the election and to cancel all scheduled sit-at-home orders
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