Imo State Residents Advised to Dismiss Unverified Claims On Nnamdi Kanu's Release

Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga has called on the people of Imo State to disregard the fake news in circulation, which purported that Governor Hope Uzodimma is blocking the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Mr Onanuga stated on his X handle, formerly known as Twitter on Monday in response to, The Fake News on Uzodinma, , that the fake news is designed to build "some resentment against the governor who has done very well for his people and who deserves a second term via Saturday's election."

The Presidential Aide further explained that President Tinubu did not meet Igbo businessmen on Monday and didn't say what was ascribed to him.

"He didn't blame Governor Uzodimma for anything."

In his words, "Sahara Reporters did not report the fake news. The link provided did not lead to fake news on Sahara Reporters platform".

Gov Uzodinma Blocking Release of Nnamdi Kanu"-Tinubu

Read Mr Onanuga's response here:

The Fake News On Uzodinma

President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has revealed that efforts by his government to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from prison have been frustrated by the Imo state Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma.

Tinubu maintained that he promised his willingness to release Mazi Kanu from prison on assumption of office after addressing Igbo leaders during his electioneering campaign in Lagos state led by late President General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, Prof George Obiozor, expressing surprise at how Senator Uzodinma was opposed to the decision.

He made this disclosure Monday at State House, Abuja while addressing the Igbo business community who called on him to discuss tax increment on importation of goods.

He said, "Uzodinma told me the dangers of releasing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu now that the Governorship election of Imo state is at the corner. I intended to order his release a few weeks ago when our brother, Igboho was released, but I was surprised when the Governor of Imo State approached me to reverse my decision to do so. My reason to even attempt to release him is to enable the people of the South East geopolitical zone to have peace. The zone has witnessed major security challenges where armed security militia, ESN has killed several souls"

Mazi Kanu has been facing charges of treasonable felony against the state after he was arrested in Kenya and repatriated to Nigeria for prosecution.