As the number one citizen of God’s own State and in the show of solidarity and leadership, Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, on Sunday visited the Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Sokoto State.
In a release endorsed by Ferdinand Ekeoma his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the Governor was quoted as having Mazi Kanu during the visit, encouraged him to remain strong as the engagements he started over two years ago, which the IPOB leader has been aware of, have been intensified in spite of the current situation.
Governor Otti noted with delight that the Sultan of Sokoto is on the same page with him on the need for Kanu’s freedom and de-escalation of tension.
According to the statement, Mazi Kanu who was in high spirits, thanked Governor Otti for the visit, and stated that he wasn’t surprised that the Governor quickly came visiting, as he had done the same thing in the past.
“He told the Governor that he is very proud of his giant strides in Abia based on the feedbacks he gets from home about the state since he assumed office, a feat he said is replicating what Late Dee Sam Mbakwe did as Governor of Old Imo State which has kept him permanently immortalised, and called on the Governor to continue to serve the people diligently.
The IPOB leader told Governor Otti that he Kanu is only interested in good governance and anything that could better the lot of the people, and prayed God to continue to be with the Governor and his team as they serve the people of the state,” the release stated.
