Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reassured the public that, contrary to perceptions in some quarters, South East governors have not abandoned the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Speaking during a media briefing on Thursday night in Umuahia, Otti said the governors are actively engaging relevant authorities to secure Kanu’s release but noted that not all efforts are meant for public disclosure.
“Some of the engagements and assurances we have received are not for public consumption, as revealing them could derail the process.
“But you can rest assured that, as his governor, I’m at the forefront of ensuring he comes back home. All the South East governors are united in this,” he said.
His statement followed a protest by Igbo elders from across the South East at Government House, Umuahia, a day earlier.
The elders criticised political leaders in the region for neglecting Kanu and urged Otti to mobilise his colleagues to engage President Bola Tinubu on the matter.
Otti expressed optimism that ongoing engagements would yield positive results.
