A recommendation seeking to ensure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), suffered a setback at the house of representatives, on Thursday. Ginger
A recommendation seeking to ensure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra , suffered a setback at the house of representatives, on Thursday.
But contributing to the motion, Onwusibe proposed that the house should ask Tinubu to ensure Kanu’s release to put an end to the killings in the south-east geo-political zone.“The insecurity situation in the entire south-east is a result of the prolonged detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” he said. “The amendment as proposed by my colleague for the release of somebody in detention is a constitutional matter and should not be brought before the floor of this house because it is in the court and subjudice,” Halims said.“Matters like that are always determined by the court and not by parliamentary decision.”
When Tajudeen Abbas, the speaker, put the amendment to a voice vote, he couldn’t determine if it was the ayes or nays that were louder.“Honourable colleagues, I am unable to ascertain which side has carried the day. So we will suspend the to the end. Let me allow other people to propose their amendment,” he said.
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