…Calls for Kanu’s release
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
Family members of the late former Aviation Minister, Mbazuluike Amaechi has appealed to the Federal Government to honour him with a posthumous award.
Professor Frank Anaeto,the first President General of Ukpor Improvement Union made the appeal on behalf of the family yesterday when they paid a courtesy visit to the President General of Ohanaeze worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu in his office at Owerri,where they thanked him for his support during his burial.
Anaeto pointed out that the late elder statesman deserved to be honoured by the federal government following his numerous contributions and clamour for peace and unity among the tribes in the country during his life time.
He said ” If any Igbo man deserves an award from the federal government, it’s our late father,Mbazuluike Amaechi,he has contributed a lot to the peaceful coexistence of the country when he served as a minister and during his aged.
“It is reasonable for the federal government to honour him now since he was not given any award during his lifetime.” Anaeto said.
Also,another member of the entourage,Cyril Maduabum has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu,according to him,his release will facilitate a robust business in the south east and curb insecurity in the zone.
Responding to their requests, Iwuanyanwu assured them that he has already scheduled to meet President Bola Tinubu on that.
He expressed confidence that the President will not disappoint him in releasing Kanu.
“I have made the release of Kanu top of my agenda and I have been doing that even before the end of the tenure of Muhammadu Buhari,I will not relent,I will meet with the president on his release again soon”. Iwuanyanwu said.
Other members of the entourage are : Cyril Maduabum,Dara Amaechi, Ezenwa Onodujo,Ncheta Amaechi and Tagbo Amaechi.