On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Abia State Governor Alex Otti clarified that South East governors are actively engaging authorities to secure the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, countering perceptions of neglect, during a media parley in Umuahia, as reported by Vanguard and The Sun (Web:0, Web:1). Otti emphasized discreet efforts, stating, “Some engagements and assurances are not for public consumption,” and affirmed his leadership in the process alongside other South East governors (Web:0). This follows a protest by Igbo elders on September 24, 2025, at Government House, Umuahia, urging action on Kanu’s detention (Web:0, Web:2).
Addressing communal clashes in Itu, Arochukwu LGA, linked to unverified limestone deposits, Otti noted ongoing talks led by Abia Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu with Cross River and Akwa Ibom counterparts to restore peace and resettle displaced residents (Web:0). He reassured affected communities of government support (Web:0). Otti also vowed to resist blackmail while welcoming constructive criticism, undeterred by politically motivated attacks (Web:0). X posts from @AbiaGov (September 25, 2025) echoed his commitment, while @Naija_Activist reported 70% Igbo support for Kanu’s release and 65% concern over communal clashes (Afrobarometer, 2025) (Post:3). The efforts aim to address Kanu’s detention and regional conflicts amid 1,200 South East arrests since 2022 (ACLED, 2025; Web:3).
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