The Minister of Works, David Umahi has said that the Federal Government is ready to negotiate the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.
Umahi said Kanu’s release should not be used as a condition for any form of political support.
Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Friday, the Minister said the release of Kanu should not be used as a bait for the support of President Bola Tinubu by the people of the Southeast region.
“Somebody asked me about Nnamdi Kanu, and I said his matter is not a condition for the South East to support the President.
“We are willing to negotiate his release, but no one should make it a condition because the President did not put him there,” Umahi said.
According to Umahi, the IPOB leader’s release would come through divine intervention and dialogue with the appropriate authorities.
“President Tinubu may not be perfect, but he is doing most things right. Look at where he picked up the economy from.
“The international community has confidence in his reforms. That is why we are getting support for our projects,” Umahi said.
