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Ohanaeze: Iโm ready to exchange my freedom for Nnamdi Kanuโs release โ Omenazu

The newly elected factional President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Jackson Omenazu has vowed to stop at nothing in order to secure Mazi Nnamdi Kanuโs freedom.
Omenazu said the restoration of peace in Igbo land rests upon Kanuโs release.
In a statement he personally signed on Wednesday, Omenazu said โI stand resolutely prepared to exchange my freedom, my liberty, and, if need be, my very life, in pursuit of the release of our brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.โ
He stressed that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex socio-cultural organization of over 80 million Igbos across the globe, was unwavering in its conviction to explore every conceivable avenue to secure Kanuโs liberty.
โWe recognize the historical precedents set by the Yoruba leadership exemplified in the release of Sunday Igboho, where steadfast solidarity and bold diplomacy carved pathways to justice.
โIt is incumbent upon us, as guardians of our cultural heritage, to adopt a similar resolute approach, employing innovative and discreet tactics rather than the ineffective, superficial measures that have characterized our past engagements.
โIn pursuit of this noble cause, Ohanaeze Ndigbo will embark on a strategic collaboration with all religious organizations active within Igbo land, be they Christian, Muslim, traditional, or Jewish.
โWe shall consecrate the last weekends of each month throughout 2025 as sacred times for prayer, supplication, and ordinances.
โWe will earnestly seek the countenance of Chukwu Okike Abiama (God Almighty) imploring divine intervention in the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, other prisoners of conscience in the country for restoration of peace throughout our homeland.
โAs the leader entrusted with the voice of our people, I vow with utmost commitment to this cause.
In the spirit of true leadership, which is defined not by titles but by sacrifices made for the collective good for all humanity.
โI declare: I am prepared to sacrifice my personal liberty and comfort for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This is not just an aspiration; it is an oath I solemnly take as I assume my role as President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide,โ he noted.
The Ohanaeze President urged President Tinubu to listen to the cries of the Igbo people, just as he offered himself as a guarantor โfor Mazi Nnamdi Kanuโs cooperation post-release, ready to ensure that his return catalyzes healing and reconciliation rather than discord.โ
โWe must not allow fear to hinder our collective responsibilityโa fear that unfounded in all political calculations because the stability of the Nigeria government will not be destabilized for single action based justice in this instance.
โThe challenge before us is profound, yet it is not insurmountable.
โThe advocacy for Kanuโs freedom only serves to underscore the need for a unified front.
โThis sacrifices must be counted as steps toward justiceโlet us not shy away from this noble endeavor.
โI call upon every Igbo individual, every leader, and every citizen of goodwill to rally together in this quest for justice.
โLet us remember the sacrifices of our forebears who fought valiantly for our rights and freedoms,โ he further stated.