In an interview with AIT, Ulasi described how Kanu often breaks down in tears upon seeing him. “I stopped going because he’s very emotional.
Once he sees me, he starts shedding tears,” Ulasi said, reflecting on the weight Kanu carries as a symbol for many in the South-East.
Kanu, born in 1969, is seen by many in the region as a representation of the post-war Biafra struggle. His detention, for leading the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement, has become a rallying point for discontent in the South-East, where many feel marginalized by the Nigerian state. Ulasi emphasized the depth of this disenchantment, stating, “Most people in the Southeast believe they are not part of this country.”
Ulasi urged the government to consider releasing Kanu, suggesting that his release could help calm the violence being committed in his name. “Why won’t the government take a chance? Release him and see what happens,” Ulasi said, adding that Kanu’s influence could potentially stop those using his name to commit crimes.
He praised Kanu as “a very influential person” who commands great respect, describing him as “a forward-looking, positive, very brilliant chap.” Ulasi’s comments underscore the emotional and political complexity surrounding Kanu’s detention and the broader crisis in the South-East.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
