Nnamdi kanu: Otti says life sentence isn’t the end urges dialogue

Nnamdi Kanu: Life Sentence Isn’t the End — Gov Otti Urges Dialogue.

Reported By Sele Media Africa |Ihuoma Amarachi

UMUAHIA — Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reacted to the reported life sentence handed to IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the verdict does not mark the end of the road and emphasizing the need for peaceful dialogue and diplomatic engagement. In a statement issued Friday through his media team, Governor Otti called for calm among supporters and the general public, assuring that he remains committed to seeking a non-violent and political resolution to the long-standing crisis surrounding the detained Biafra agitator.

Otti’s Response > “This is not the end. The road to justice is long, but I believe dialogue is still possible. We must pursue peace, fairness, and the rule of law, not violence,”Otti said. He reaffirmed that, despite the court ruling, his administration will continue to explore constitutional and diplomatic means to ensure Kanu’s case is handled justly.

Background

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been facing trial on charges including treasonable felony and terrorism-related offences. Reports circulating this week allege a life sentence, though the Federal High Court is yet to formally release final documentation or confirmation. Kanu’s arrest and continued detention have triggered repeated protests, especially in the South-East, with renewed calls for a political solution gaining support among state actors and civil society groups.

The Bigger Picture –

Otti’s stance adds to a growing number of voices within Nigeria’s South-East pushing for reconciliation over repression.- Analysts believe that dialogue and presidential intervention may be the only viable paths toward lasting peace in the region. – Groups like Ohanaeze Ndigbo and lawmakers from the South-East have previously appealed to the Federal Government for Kanu’s release on political grounds.

What to Watch –

Confirmation or rebuttal of the alleged life sentence from official judicial channels.

– Federal response to state-level calls for diplomatic resolution. -Possible political implications ahead of the 2027 elections, especially in the South-East

Citations:

(Source: [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com), [Vanguard Nigeria](https://www.vanguardngr.com)) (Source: [Premium Times](https://www.premiumtimesng.com), [BBC Pidgin](https://www.bbc.com/pidgin))

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