Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), renewed his call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu during an interactive session with Nigerians in Washington, D.C.. In his address, Obi argued that the continued incarceration of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is completely unjustified and counterproductive.
Criticism of the Arrest: Obi stated that it does not make sense to arrest or detain someone simply for broadcasting on the radio or calling people names.
Political Context: Drawing from his personal experience, Obi noted that as a politician, people frequently call him all sorts of names, which he does not view as a criminal offence.
Advocacy for Dialogue: He emphasized that if he were in government, his administration would engage, consult, and dialogue with all separatist and political agitators rather than using force
