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Arresting Kanu does not solve Nigeria’s problem – Former Deputy Gov
Former Deputy governor of Anambra State, Her Excellency Barr. Stella Odife has said that use of force and recent arrest IPOB
called on the federal government to stop using force in resolving national issue, noting that re-arresting the leader of IPOB would not solve the problem in Nigeria.
Hon Odife who spoke during the conference/inauguration of South East Peace Councilors by the Advocates for Global Peace Forum International (AGPFI), said that there cannot be peace in Nigeria without first dealing with underlining issues afflicting the nation.
While calling on the federal government to listen to the agitating youths, Odife disclosed that agitation was as a result of poor governance, militarisation and marginalisation of the zone by the present administration led by Muhammadu Buhari.
“We cannot talk of peace in the South East without thinking of Nigeria as a whole because the major problem we have down here is as a result of activities at the national level. And the greatest mistake the president and we the leaders are making is not being able to know that it is as a disease we have to look for the cause. We have been applying medicine at the periphery and leave out the core issue. find out what is the real problem.
“The reason why we have been in this mess for a long time is that we thought we are in a democracy and yet militarized. If you go back from the day, when we had democracy, those who emerged as the leader are mainly Major Generals with civilian uniform. Their orientation is military, that is why when we have any problem from any sector, they will use force instead of dialogue. The problem we have is like cancer.
“The same thing happens to those in the North. They use Force on them without finding a solution to their problem. The same thing happened in the South East but the east is the worst because it started since the war and we parents are overlooking it. The same problem that we parents saw during the war which we couldn’t even understand is happening again.
“If you hold Kanu today, you’re not holding his speech. His speech is still there unattended to. Can we for once quickly look into the issue and forget applying force. Force will lead us to nowhere. We are all parents and all have children. If you neglect any of them, he will be out to give you trouble and to solve it needs a round table.
“It’s absolutely necessary for the federal government to listen to the cry of younger ones. It’s not with force that we are going to achieve peace. The problem in the East is too peculiar. We have been using Community policing and no bad boys operate in his area because he will be picked up immediately. The President Generals should go back and form Community policing to rid out bad boys or ostracize them as we used to do before”, She said.
In a welcome address, the President of AGPFI, Bishop Frederick Macaulay, described peace as a journey of hope, dialogue, reconciliation and ecological convention.
Bishop Macaulay while urging the inaugurated peace councilors to work towards restoring peace and stability, summited that restoring peace would be a great achievement if they could fine a lasting solution to injustice, violence and unwanted killing in the zone.
While condemning the federal government continuous marginalisation of South East, killing, rapping of women and destruction of farm produce by Fulani herdsmen in the zone, he said, mistrust and fear weakens relationship and increase the risk of violence, creating a vicious circle that can never lead to relationship of peace.
“I will like to state categorically here at this historical gathering that restoring peace in the Eastern region of Nigeria is a great achievement and precious value, if we can now and today find a lasting solution to injustice, violence and unwarranted killings of our brothers and sisters. As a human attitude, our hope for peace is marked by an existential tension that makes it possible for the present, with all its difficulties, to lived and accepted peace.
“The Igbo nation find it difficult to break free of the chains of exploitation and corruption that fuel hatred and violence. Even today, dignity, physical integrity, freedom, including religious freedom, communal solidarity and hope in future are denied to great numbers of people especially our youths whom are the innocent victims of painful humiliation and exclusion, sorrow and injustice”, He said.
In a key note lecture, the Managing Director, MD of AG Mortgage Bank, Mr Ngozi Anyogu, disclosed that peace would be achieve when the root cause of insecurity is addressed.
MD Anyogu, urged South East leaders to reset their development agenda, change the economic condition of people to change their mindset as the survivor to restore peace in the zone.
“Infrastructural deficit and perceived economic deprivation are the cause of agitation in South East. Take advantages of AG Mortgage Bank in building affordable houses for your people”, he said.
Son of the late head of state and former Minister of Defence, Chief Thomas Aguiyi-Ironsi, in a letter of remembrance and solidarity written on behalf of the Aguiyi-Ironsi family to the Fajuyi family, marking the 60th anniversary of his death, said July 29, 2026, will be a solemn occasion to honour a soldier they described as “a war hero who offered himself as a sacrificial lamb for the unity and integrity of the nation.”
The family recalled that Lt Col Fajuyi, then Military Governor of the Western Region, made the ultimate sacrifice in 1966 when mutinous soldiers abducted him alongside Maj Gen Aguiyi-Ironsi in Ibadan during the military counter-coup.
They stated that Fajuyi, in a defining moment of conscience, chose honour over personal safety and refused to abandon his guest and superior, a decision the family said reflected the highest ideals of loyalty, integrity, and military brotherhood.
According to the statement, his action transformed him into a national martyr whose legacy continued to inspire unity, courage, and selfless service.
The Aguiyi-Ironsi family also expressed sympathy with the Fajuyi family, acknowledging the enduring pain of their loss, while praying for continued strength, comfort, and peace.
The statement further stated, “He did not run. He did not hide. He chose to stand. In that sacrificial decision lay the essence of his greatness.”
The family called on government institutions, military authorities, and custodians of national memory to ensure sustained recognition and support for the Fajuyi family, stressing that his sacrifice remained a national responsibility to remember and honour.
It urged Nigerians to draw inspiration from his life and death, noting that his legacy continues to challenge the nation to uphold unity, courage, honour, and selfless service.
Fajuyi was killed on July 29, 1966, during the military counter-coup in Ibadan alongside Aguiyi-Ironsi.
By Okey Maduforo Awka
The emergence of Chief Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader of the Federal House of Representatives has been described as a vindication of the fact that the Action People’s Party (APP ) represents the collective interests of the Nigerian masses.
Recall that recently, Ugochinyere was elected as the Minority Leader of the party in a keenly contested election of the Federal House of Representatives.
According to a statement by the Chairman Anambra state chapter of the APP Chief Chijioke Okeke, Ugochinyere had been consistent in offering himself as the voice of the people and that of the voiceless.
“It did not come to us as a surprise that our great leader High Chief Ugochinyere became the Minority leader of the Federal House of Representatives because he has always been consistent and focus towards providing himself as the only vent for the masses at the Green Chambers”
“We know his pedegre as a politician as well as a leader and he has remained focus in ensuring that the voiceless are heard and this is also a vindication of our party’s unflinching desire to provide a veritable platform in a democratic process”
Okeke further stated that the fifth columnists who had attempted to deregister the party have been put to shame adding that the party shall continue to champion the interests of the Nigerian people.
“They made failed attempt at deregistering our great party but they lost sight of the fact that the APP is firmely rooted on ground and has all that it takes to drive the wishes and aspirations of the Nigerian populace and with this recent development our traducers have been put to shame and our party is on the path of further greatness “. Okeke noted .
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Six members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra IPOB have been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police .
The six persons led by Mr Chukwuebuka Ohaechesi, include Emma Okonkwo, Jude Uwa, Gentle Okoro, Uchenna Dike, and Emmanuel Nwankwo who are said to be at large.
The were said to have fled to neighboring states in the South East hence signaling the other four Police Commands in the geopolitical zone to assist in the manhunt for them
The Police accused them of executing protests against the detaintion of the leader of IPOB Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving jail terms in Sokoto Correction Center.
According to a statement issued by the Abia Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eguavon Omokaro, the individuals are suspected members of IPOB who have allegedly participated in protests at various times and locations within the state.
The statement alleged that the protests were organised in connection with the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and demands for justice through the judicial process.
The Police Command further stated that these protests have allegedly resulted in breaches of peace and disruptions to law and order in Abia State. Consequently, the Police Intelligence Department reportedly concluded that the named individuals were among the principal organisers and coordinators of the demonstrations.
The statement further alleged that; ;
“It should be noted that on every 30th day of May, these men and their cohorts convene for the so-called remembrance of Biafra, holding clandestine meetings at various locations in the name of the emancipation of the Biafran Republic and the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”
According to the police, the six individuals were invited on several occasions for questioning in relation to the allegations against them.
The statement indicated that the first invitation was issued on 18 December 2025, followed by a second invitation on 7 February 2026, and a third invitation on 3 March 2026.
The police alleged that the individuals failed to honour all three invitations.
The statement further asserted:
“These individuals were invited by the police on several occasions. Firstly, on 18 December 2025, they failed to honour the invitation. Again, they were invited on 7th February 2026 and failed to appear. Finally, they were invited on 3 March 2026, and they also failed to present themselves before the police.” It stated.
As a result, the Abia State Police Command announced that all six individuals had been formally declared wanted.
The police appealed to members of the public to provide any reliable information that could lead to their arrest and prosecution, stating that informants would be suitably rewarded.
The declaration of the six individuals as wanted persons is linked to allegations of their participation in pro-Biafra activities, demonstrations concerning the detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and their alleged association with IPOB, an organisation that has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and security operations by Nigerian authorities.
In a statement shared on social media, VeryDarkMan argued that Wike may not fully understand the pain and trauma experienced by parents of abducted children and affected teachers. He claimed that the minister’s children were educated abroad, away from the security challenges facing many Nigerian families.Nigerian entertainment news
The activist stated that insecurity, kidnapping, and attacks on schools remain serious national concerns and should not be dismissed or reduced to political issues. He stressed that the fears and frustrations of parents whose children face security threats deserve greater attention from public officials.
VeryDarkMan further warned that political power is temporary, urging leaders to remain accountable to the people and sensitive to the challenges confronting ordinary Nigerians.
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