🤯 Kanu’s Advocate Drops Bombshell: "Apologise First" — Maxwell Apapa Sets Condition for Nnamdi Kanu’s Freedom!

 

ABUJA, NIGERIA — The high-stakes legal battle surrounding detained IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has taken a dramatic turn, with prominent commentator Maxwell Apapa proposing a controversial starting point for peace: a presidential apology.

In an exclusive interview with Vanguard, Apapa argued that the Federal Government must prioritize moral and legal integrity if it truly seeks to resolve the long-standing crisis. He sharply criticized the procedural handling of Kanu's case, particularly the failure to allow the IPOB leader to submit his final written address, calling the oversight a severe blow to the judgment's credibility.

The Shocking Message for President Tinubu

When asked what he would tell President Bola Tinubu regarding the Kanu saga, Apapa didn't mince words. His response is now setting the national agenda:

"I would advise President Tinubu to extend an apology first."

Apapa emphasized that any genuine path toward pardon, dialogue, or political solution must begin with an apology, not conditions that implicitly brand Nnamdi Kanu as a criminal. He warned that Kanu would flatly reject any amnesty that implies guilt on his part, stressing that release must prioritize justice, dignity, and due process.

Unprecedented Support and Warning

Apapa also highlighted the massive, unprecedented support Kanu receives, describing the daily outpouring of solidarity from former classmates, villagers, and colleagues as a "kind of love" he has never witnessed.

He issued a final, sober warning to leaders: "Power is transient and that history takes note of how sensitive national matters are handled." He urged the government to proceed with fairness, responsibility, and humanity.

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🔥 Is an apology the necessary first step to resolving the Nnamdi Kanu issue and fostering peace?

Would President Tinubu be right to apologize, or should the government prioritize national security and legal processes? Share your opinion below! 👇