Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The veteran actor, who recently turned 60, made the appeal as one of his birthday wishes an Instagram post on Wednesday.
“Sir, on this occasion of my 60th birthday. I want to make an appeal as a son and a patriotic citizen, whose industry contributes meaningfully to the country’s GDP,” he began.
“Mr President, this is not one of those appeals orchestrated by people to lend their voices, for it’s common in our clime for people to urge celebrities and popular figures to lend their voices to national issues or growing concern. I’m not lending a voice, sir.
“I’m deeply pained by the loss of lives, wanton killings and general insecurity in the land. The south-east zone is under siege. Someone may tell you it’s what they brought upon themselves.”
Kanayo also lamented that the detention of the IPOB leader has affected the nation’s economy negatively.
“As a son reporting to you unofficially, every Monday is a sit-at-home and every other day Nnamdi Kanu appears in court. The sit-at-home is very effective. Even government vehicles are off the road, economic activities are paralysed.
“The negative impact of this may be seen as only affecting the region, but it has a rippling effect on the entire nation’s economy. You’re the father of the nation with numerous sons and daughters, including Kanu. Sir, the buck stops at your table.
Appealing to the president, he said: “You’re the president with executive powers. My appeal: please release Nnamdi Kanu. This is my 60th birthday appeal.”
