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Release Nnamdi Kanu, Primate Ayodele Tells FG in Video Appeal

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  • Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, urged Nigeria's Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.
  • Ayodele argued that if Kanu is detained, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi should face similar action, warning that differential treatment could undermine government sincerity.
  • The cleric also cautioned that public protests might escalate if the government does not address citizens' growing concerns.

Primate Elijah Ayodele, a prominent cleric in Nigeria, has publicly called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. Ayodele, who leads the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, made his appeal in a video shared with his congregation.

Ayodele drew a parallel between Kanu's detention and the situation of Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, suggesting that the government should either release both or detain both. He warned that inconsistent actions could lead to public distrust and questions about the government's fairness.

Try and release Nnamdi Kanu

— Primate Elijah AyodeleDuring a sermon to his congregation.

The cleric further cautioned the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, about the potential for intensified public demonstrations. He stated that protests could escalate if the government fails to adequately address the mounting concerns among the Nigerian populace.

Protest will seize this Tinubu government

— Primate Elijah AyodeleWarning about potential public demonstrations.
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