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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Igbo women under the umbrella of Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), have thrown their weight behind the nationwide protest being planned by a rights activist, Omoyele Sowere, on October 20, for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
In a statement by its National President, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, the group described the move by Sowere as a step in the right direction.
Chimezie assured that IWA would mobilise Igbo women to join the protest to make it a success.
The group urged all Nigerians, irrespective of their tribe, religion or party affiliations to join the peaceful protest against “protracted injustice.”
While condemning the actions of very few Igbo men who oppose the release of the IPOB leader, the group expressed delight that notable figures from outside Igbo land were lending their voices to the growing clamour for Kanu’s release.
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“Kanu is a freedom fighter and justice advocate who is only being persecuted for speaking out against the oppression of his people and for exposing the hidden agenda of the oppressors.
“If the government can be negotiating with real bandits who have taken up arms against the country, killing both the security agents and innocent citizens, releasing Kanu should not be seen as a big deal.”
The IWA commended the efforts of some Igbo leaders both dead and alive who have demonstrated genuine commitment towards freeing Kanu, and urged them not to relent.
The group commended Sowore and other prominent Nigerians, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and others who have joined the clamour for Kanu’s release.
While urging all Nigerians to see Kanu’s continued incarceration as an injustice that should be resisted, the group again appealed to President Bola Tinubu to consider the growing appeals and free Kanu unconditionally.
