Nnamdi Kanu Wanted Restructuring To Be A Return To The 1963 Constitution Format – Elliot Uko

Nnamdi Kanu was said to have been set to end Biafra agitation before the alleged invasion of his house by the Nigerian Army.

According to Elliot Uko, the deputy secretary, Igbo Leaders of Thought, Kanu was working on dumping secession idea for restructuring demand.

Uko said: “The 30th of August, 2017 meeting between Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and South East governors was historic in the sense that Prof. Ben Nwabueze made Kanu to adjust his position in a landmark development.

“Because of Kanu’s deep respect for Prof. Ben Nwabueze, whom he trusts absolutely, Kanu accepted in principle Prof. Nwabueze’s proposal that IPOB accepts the restructuring of Nigeria and step down the agitation for secession. But the restructuring should be a return to the 1963 Constitution format.

2Kanu, in reverence to Prof. Nwabueze, agreed in principle to the Nwabueze proposal, but insisted on discussing with and carrying along the entire leadership of the IPOB, both at home and in the Diaspora.

“The meeting also agreed to meet again within days in order to fine tune and conclude the agreements. It was also agreed that IPOB will not disrupt any elections.

“But most importantly, Kanu accepted Prof. Nwabueze’s suggestions that IPOB demands are not absolute.

Meaning that the group will have to shift ground in subsequent meetings.

“Kanu was cautious not to take solo decisions without carrying his group along, and therefore promised to bring the group’s leaders to the next meeting.”