Solidarity Visit by a Seven-Man Delegation of the UNIEC Worldwide National Advisory Council to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Abuja.
A RENEWED APPEAL FOR UNCONDITIONAL AND IMMEDIATE RELEASE AND REHABILITATION OF MAZI NNAMDI KANU AND HIS COMRADES
Various non Igbos and Igbo leaders, including Chief Edwin Clark and Chief Ayo Adebanjo made similar call for the release of Mazi Kanu , but were ignored and incidentally the two men like Mbazulike Amaechi, Chukwuemeka Ezeife , George Obiozo who also made the call as Ohanaze President General, all are now demised. Other igbo leaders such as Maj Gen Collins R.U Ihekire rtd and Chief Dan Ulasi also added their voices for the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu alongside organizations, both local and international, including the UNIEC Worldwide had made serious appeals to Nigerian authorities to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in involuntary detention against any known law. By this visit to Abuja the UNIEC Worldwide is reiterating its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and his inappropriately detained colleagues.
Over four years have passed since the extraordinary and unlawful rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya – an act executed without the official consent of the Kenyan government. That blatant breach of international law, and of the legal frameworks of both Kenya and Nigeria, continue to draw widespread global condemnations.
Nevertheless, despite multiple Nigerian court orders mandating his release and awarding damages in his favour, alongside a decisive Kenyan ruling denouncing his detention, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains incarcerated. His continued detention undermines the rule of law and endangers peace, security, and economic stability in Nigeria’s Eastern areas in particular and maybe even beyond.
In line with this commitment, the United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide headed by its Director-General, His Lordship, Justice Alpha Ikpeama, led a high-level seven-man delegation to visit Mazi Kanu in Abuja on July 18, 2025. This visit was ratified during the UNIEC Worldwide Plenary Session held on July 5th, 2025, at Enugu, further affirming the Council’s unwavering dedication to justice and human rights.
Delegation Members:
- His Excellency, Maj. Gen. Collins RU Ihekire (Rtd.), OMC (Rwanda) – Chairman Advisory Council and Member, Board of Trustees
- Professor Nick Eze – National Chairman, Police Affairs
- His Royal Highness, Eze Fyneface Amechi – Ozuzu Ancient Kingdom, Rivers State; National Vice President
- Professor Obasi Igwe – Director, Media and Publicity
- Colonel Chief Alban Chike Obi (Rtd.), Dike Eji Ejemba – South East Chairman, Security Affairs
- Prophetess Lolo Louisa O. Okeke – National Patroness
A Passionate Appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
UNIEC Worldwide earnestly appeals to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to facilitate the immediate and unconditional release, rehabilitation, and compensation of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We strongly believe that a timely and just intervention by President Tinubu will be remembered as a legacy far more enduring than any infrastructure or appointment. Such a decision will echo through generations—like the kola nut, cherished only by one who understands its worth.
About UNIEC Worldwide
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide is an independent, non-sectarian body of elder statesmen dedicated to the welfare and advancement of the Igbo people within a united, just Nigeria. Governed by a transparent constitution, UNIEC Worldwide collaborates with lawful traditional institutions and communities across Nigeria and the Diaspora in pursuit of certain objectives.
Core Objectives:
Providing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Offering advisory and preventive interventions
Supporting community development
Promoting justice, peace, and equity
Our Commitment to Justice and good Governance
UNIEC Worldwide:
Advocates for credible and lawful judicial processes
Upholds the rights of citizens and promotes dialogue
Supports institutional reforms for stability and fairness
Fosters unity and cooperation among Ndigbo
Additional Mandates:
Serving as a final, peaceful dispute resolution body for Igbo individuals and organizations
Encouraging Igbos worldwide to respect the laws of their host countries.
Note: UNIEC Worldwide’s support in human rights matters is conditional upon the lawful conduct of the applicant.
Signed:
His Lordship,
Justice Alpha Ikpeama
Director-General, UNIEC Worldwide
Professor Obasi Igwe
Director, Media and Publicity
