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Dr. Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has expressed his optimism that President Muhammadu Buhari will do all he can to free Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Ngige who\u2019s also the former governor of Anambra State, Buhari \u201ccan use the prerogative of mercy, pardon, nolliprosequi or withdrawal of charges\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recall that President Buhari had said in a meeting with respected Igbo leaders last Friday that although the request for the unconditional release of Kanu is a very difficult one, he will consider it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Buhari, an unconditional release of Kanu, currently standing trial, runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers between the executive and judiciary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, Ngige feels for Buhari to have made that statement, he will definitely act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPresident Buhari can use the prerogative of mercy, he can use pardon, he can use nolliprosequi, he can use withdrawal of charges. He knows what is best for the country and for our Igbo Nation because our place is in turmoil. The South-East is in turmoil economically, politically and security-wise,\u201d Ngige told Vanguard in an interview at the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, on whether he believes President Buhari would facilitate the release of the IPOB leader, the Minister said: \u201cThe President I know has never said publicly to any delegation, \u2018I will consider your request, it\u2019s heavy but I will consider it\u2019 in the last six years that I was with him in government. I am optimistic he will do something.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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