South-east House of Assembly caucus of Labour Party has stated that it sees no reason for the continued detention of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, pointing out that the “Release of Nnamdi Kanu will separate genuine agitators from criminals in the business of kidnapping.”
The caucus in a communique signed by 11 lawmakers and read by the leader of LP caucus in the zone, Hon. Jude Umennajiego, on Saturday, in Awka, Anambra State capital said Kanu’s release would not only douse tension in the region but will restore the zones confidence in Nigeria.
The caucus appealed to President Bola Tinubu to heed to the growing calls for Kanu release in the interest of Justice and national unity. The caucus sad “We therefore, lend our voices in appealing to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to, as a matter of urgency, release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, so as to douse the current ravaging insecurity in the zone”.
According to the caucus, his release would act as a healing balm to the region and also encourage the feeling of oneness as a nation.
The caucus also appealed to governors of the region and indeed the whole nation to work towards granting full financial autonomy to the State Houses of Assembly in accordance with the constitution and the principles of separation of powers.
According to the caucus, granting full autonomy to state House of Assemblies will guarantee robust representation, thereby enhancing their functionalities in the area of law making, oversight and other legislative duties.
They further urged the federal government to ensure quick resolution of the current minimum wage impasse, noting that the high cost of living should be a key considerations for all parties in the negotiations.
“That the Federal Government should ensure the quick resolution of the current minimum wage impasse between the governments, organised private sector and labour unions. With the current economic reality and astronomical increment in the prices of goods and services, it would be wrong for the government not to hearken to the voice of the NLC/TUC who represent the voice of the suffering masses. Nigerians are in agony on account of the current harsh economic situation, and the worst hit appears to be the workers, whose income is obviously not enough under the current situation.“
