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According to him, a political solution to the situation involving Kanu is the most ideal for all concerned.
He claimed that if Kanu is released on bail, it will reduce violence in the southeast and criminal elements who have hijacked his struggle will lose their legitimacy and can get arrested if they perpetrate any violent activities after that.
Naija News reports Senator Izunaso made the recommendation at a media parley in Abuja on Friday to mark his two years in the senate.
He said, “I have consistently advocated that the federal government give Nnamdi Kanu’s case political consideration.
“If granted bail, it could significantly reduce insecurity in the region. Criminal elements have hijacked the struggle. Once Kanu is released, they’ll lose any legitimacy they claim.”
Izunaso argued that the bail and dialogue may not solve the situation completely, but will de-escalate tensions in the region.
“I’m not saying it will stop the violence 100 percent, but it will go a long way. Once the real struggle ends, any further violence becomes purely criminal,” he added.
Also during the parley, Izunaso disclosed that a bill for the creation of “Anim state” in the south-east geopolitical zone is currently before the Senate.
He said the bill, which recommends that the new state be carved out of Anambra and Imo, has passed second reading and is now before the committee on constitution review.
The lawmaker argued that the demand for a new state is a matter of equity because other geopolitical zones have more states than the southeast.
“It’s not a favour, it’s a matter of equity. Every other region in the country has six states, except the south-east, which has only five.
“We’re not asking for too much — just what the federal character principle demands,” he said.
The senator said the creation of Anim state would follow due democratic process.
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