“We Urge Kanu’s Release” – 44 Federal Lawmakers Write Tinubu (Full List)

Forty-four serving federal lawmakers from across Nigeria have formally appealed to President Bola Tinubu to exercise his constitutional authority and release Nnamdi Kanu from detention.

The lawmakers, operating under the banner **Concerned Federal Lawmakers**, sent a two-page letter and resolution calling for a political solution to the long-running matter. They urged the President to direct the **Attorney-General of the Federation** to halt Kanu’s prosecution and convene an inclusive political dialogue involving all key stakeholders.

According to the lawmakers, discontinuing the prosecution and initiating constructive dialogue is the most viable path to addressing persistent insecurity in the Southeast and fostering national reconciliation.

The letter was signed by Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Hon. Obi Aguocha, Hon. Murphy Osaro, Hon. Peter Akpanke, Hon. Mudshiru Lukman, Hon. Paul Nnamechi, Hon. Barr. Sunday Cyriacus, Hon. Obed Shehu, Hon. Engr. Dominic, Hon. Chief Ugwu Emmanuel, Hon. Daniel Asama Ago, Hon. Chike John Okafor, Hon. Adam Ogene Ogbaru, Hon. Emeka Martin Chinedu, Hon. Chimaobi Sam, Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, Hon. Donatus Matthew, Hon. Ibe Osonwa, Barr. Okey-Joe Onuakalusi, Hon. Thaddeus Atta, Hon. Udema H. Okonkwo, Hon. Cyril Godwin, Hon. Princess Chinwe Nnabuike, Hon. Kana Nkemkama, Hon. Peter Aniekwe, Hon. Gwachem Maureen, Hon. Onwunka, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, Hon. Nwobosi Joseph, Hon. Amobi Godwin, Hon. Blessing Amadi, Hon. Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, Hon. Dr. Joshua Audu Gana, Hon. Chris Nkwonta, Hon. Emeka Idu, Hon. Peter Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Hon. Tochukwu Okere, Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Hon. Godwin Offiono, Hon. Ngozi Okolie, and Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi.

In the letter, the lawmakers emphasized: “Driven by the abiding and urgent need for national reconciliation and healing…we respectfully and earnestly request our dear President…to direct the Attorney-General of the Federation to exercise his constitutional powers and discontinue the prosecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and to initiate a constructive dialogue aimed at seeking a just political solution of the matter.”

They expressed hope that the requested actions would stabilize the Southeast, strengthen national unity, and pave the way for lasting peace.