Posted 1/6/2024, 11:44:34 PM
Obasanjo Meets Igbo Leaders, Discusses Kanu Release and Southeast Security
- Talks focused on securing release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu and addressing insecurity in Southeast region
- Obasanjo lauded for past efforts supporting Igbo interests and told he would receive future Igbo honors
- Kanu's status and marginalization of Igbos discussed "thoroughly"
- Obasanjo met with Ohanaeze Ndigbo leaders like President Iwuanyanwu for several hours
- Context is Kanu's recent arrest abroad and extradition to Nigeria to face treason charges