Reps to Debate Kanu’s Health as Abia Assembly Plans Rally!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The House of Representatives is set to debate a motion this week seeking urgent medical intervention for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Meanwhile, the Abia State House of Assembly has resolved to embark on a peaceful march to Abuja to demand his release on health grounds. [1]

What’s Driving the Debate

• During plenary, Hon. Obi Aguocha (Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South, Abia) raised a matter of privilege, stating that a letter he sent on August 26 to the Speaker, the AGF, and the President regarding Kanu’s worsening health has gone unanswered. [2]
• Aguocha claimed that medical evaluations, including from the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), indicated that Kanu is suffering from organ deficiencies, low potassium, and is “on the verge of death.” [2]
• Speaker Tajudeen Abbas challenged the procedural basis (point of privilege) used by Aguocha, calling for the issue to be properly presented. [2]
• Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu assured that the matter will be formally introduced this week to allow proper hearing. [1] Abia Assembly Plans March
• In the Abia State Assembly, a motion of urgent public importance led by Deputy Speaker Austin Mmeregini was adopted, resolving that the House will embark on a peaceful rally to Abuja to press for Kanu’s release on medical grounds. [3]

– The motion aligns the Assembly with Governor Alex Otti and other South-East stakeholders, voicing concern over Kanu’s reportedly deteriorating health condition. [3]

Why It Matters

• The health debate spotlights ongoing tensions between human rights, due process, and national security in Nigeria’s handling of high-profile detainees.
• If the motion succeeds, it may compel the government to take tangible steps to address Kanu’s medical care or consider a temporary transfer to a medical facility.
• The impending rally from Abia could escalate regional pressure on the federal government, especially from the South-East geopolitical interests.

Citations:

1. Blueprint: blueprint.ng/house-of-representives-wade-into-medical-intervention-for-ipob-leader-nnamdi-kanu/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/10/heated-clash-in-reps-as-aguocha-confronts-speaker-abbas-over-nnamdi-kanus-health/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Nairaland: www.nairaland.com/8534924/abia-state-assembly-embark-peaceful?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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