Abia State 2027 governorship aspirant, Chief Mascot Uzor-Kalu (MUK), has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a fair and just resolution to the recent conviction of Nnamdi Kanu, stressing that executive intervention remains crucial for national unity and stability.
In a statement issued to reporters in Umuahia on Friday morning, Uzor-Kalu expressed confidence that the President still has the capacity to guide the nation toward 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.
Describing President Tinubu as a leader who listens, Uzor-Kalu said he is confident that the President will consider appeals that promote peace and 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 emphasized the importance of dialogue and reconciliation in handling high-profile national cases. While acknowledging the binding nature of the court judgment, he insisted that the exercise of executive discretion remains essential for sustaining 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,” MUK added.
Uzor-Kalu also urged stakeholders across the Southeast and the country to remain calm as conversations on a political settlement continue.
“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.
He concluded by stressing the need to shift from public outbursts to meaningful engagement.
“Now that the judicial process is concluded, let us pursue the political and diplomatic process to resolve and conclude this matter. All unnecessary utterances MUST stop; let’s focus on dialogue.”
