Chief Edwin Clark, a prominent elder statesman and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has urged President Bola Tinubu to seek a political resolution for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Clark emphasizes that addressing Kanu’s situation similarly to how charges were dropped against Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, could facilitate national reconciliation and end the disruptive Monday sit-at-home orders in the South-East, which have been affecting businesses and civil activities.
In his letter, Clark highlights the broader issues plaguing Nigeria, including economic decline, failing democracy, collapsing institutions, widespread unemployment, and the marginalization of certain groups, particularly in the South-East. He argues that prioritizing national unity and equal rights over personal or group interests is crucial for the country’s stability and development.
Clark also points out that the grievances and sense of marginalization among the Igbos have contributed to the popularity of IPOB among the youth in the South-East, who are drawn to its self-determination agenda. Despite his personal disagreements with IPOB and Kanu, Clark stresses the importance of addressing the root causes of these sentiments to ensure a united and democratic Nigeria.
