Abia State 2027 Governorship Aspirant, Chief Mascot Uzor-Kalu, has publicly appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a fair and just political resolution regarding the recent conviction of Nnamdi Kanu.
Speaking on the matter, Kalu emphasized the importance of executive intervention in preserving national unity and ensuring that justice is tempered with fairness.
In a statement issued to reporters in Umuahia on Friday morning, Kalu expressed confidence that the President can deliver a peaceful and equitable outcome.
“The nation is watching, and history will remember how leadership responds in times like these. I firmly believe there is still room for a measured executive action that could restore hope and calm tensions across the region,” he stated.
The former Abia Chief of Staff described President Tinubu as a man with a listening ear, capable of considering appeals that promote peace and national unity.
“I know the President as a man who listens and takes into account the welfare of the nation. I believe he can exercise the wisdom and discretion necessary to address sensitive matters constructively,” he said.
He further highlighted the need for dialogue and reconciliation in handling high-profile cases, stressing that the judicial outcome, while binding, should not preclude the exercise of executive discretion in the interest of national harmony.
“Our democracy is strongest when our leaders act with wisdom and compassion. It is not about undermining the judiciary; it is about ensuring that equity also reflects the broader values of peace and unity,” Kalu added.
The political figure also called on stakeholders across the Southeast and the nation at large to remain calm and patient as discussions progress.
“There is still hope. Hope that leadership at the highest level can intervene constructively to prevent further polarization. Let us engage with reason, dialogue, and respect for the rule of law,” he affirmed.
“Now that the judicial process is concluded, let us pursue the political and diplomatic process to resolve and conclude this matter. All unnecessary ulterances MUST stop; let’s focus on dialogue”.
