The House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission is urging President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to promote lasting peace and development in the South East region Chairman Chris Nkwonta emphasized that insecurity remains a significant challenge in the region, and Kanu’s continued detention has heightened tensions and deepened grievances.
The committee believes that releasing Kanu would be a crucial step towards achieving peace and stability in the area.
The South East Development Commission was established to address developmental gaps in the region, and the committee is committed to ensuring its success.
However, they acknowledge that sustainable growth can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace and inclusivity
as a step toward lasting peace and development in the region.Speaking at the committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja, Chairman Chris Nkwonta emphasized that insecurity in the South East remains a critical challenge, hindering progress.
He stated that Kanu’s continued detention has fueled tensions, deepened grievances, and threatened regional stability.
Nkwonta highlighted that the SEDC was established to bridge developmental gaps in the South East, stressing that sustainable growth can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace and inclusivity.
He commended President Tinubu for signing the SEDC bill into law but urged the federal government to address lingering issues of marginalization and political grievances in the region.
Inaugurating the committee, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, represented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, described the commission as a crucial step toward addressing the developmental challenges of the South East.
He assured the committee of the House’s full support, pledging collaboration to ensure the commission delivers on its mandate
