President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to consider what he called “heavy” request for an unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Kanu, who is currently standing trial for treason, is in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The President made the promise Friday while receiving a group under the aegis of Highly Respected Igbo Greats, led by First Republic parliamentarian and Minister of Aviation, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, at State House, Abuja.
He said the unconditional release of Kanu runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary.