The founder of One Love Family, Satguru Maharaj Ji, today announced his willingness to assist in securing the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), provided that certain conditions are met to promote peace and political resolution in Nigeria's South-East region.
In an exclusive interview on the One Love Family's in-house radio, Satguru Maharaj Ji emphasized that Kanu's detention stems from serious terrorism charges, for which he was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment on multiple counts by Justice James Omotosho
However acknowledging the potential for a political settlement, Maharaj Ji stated that grace has allowed for this opportunity, and he is prepared to intervene.
"We are grateful that the matter has been put on hold," said Satguru Maharaj Ji. "By the accusations, it is always going to be death, looking at the level of crimes attached to him, with the way and manner the constitution is written.
Anybody who is accused of doing such a thing (terrorism) is sentenced to death. It is only out of grace that Kanu was able to escape. So now it has to be by political settlement before he (Kanu) can be released, and it will be addressed in so many ways."
Maharaj Ji further noted the positive steps taken by President Tinubu in integrating the Igbo community into national politics, which he believes has unsettled some elements in the Northern caliphate. "Today, the Igbos have been brought to the central realms of politics by Tinubu.
And the Northern caliphate is not happy about it," he added. "They should stop the propaganda that the East is about to be Islamised. When those are done, I know how to watch it out, Kanu will come out. I will help facilitate his release."
This offer aligns with ongoing efforts by prominent figures, including Abia State Governor Alex Otti, activist Omoyele Sowore, and other South-East leaders, who are advocating for Kanu's release through political means.