The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) has called on the Federal Government to unconditionally release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and all political prisoners.
The group also demands an immediate end to unlawful arrests, detentions, and extrajudicial killings, as well as the opening of ports and economic blockades against Eastern Nigeria.
In a statement titled “New Governance Model for Nigeria,” the Igbo elders outlined a five-point agenda for meaningful peace and development in the country.
They emphasize the need for restructuring, regionalism, and referendum as win-win templates for peace and stability in Nigeria.
The group argues that Nnamdi Kanu’s continued detention is unjust and dehumanizing, and that his release would be a step towards national reconciliation.
They also stress the importance of opening up the Igbo/Eastern Ports system to trigger development across the region.
The Igbo elders believe that these demands are essential for achieving meaningful peace and development in Nigeria.
