Amaechi told me releasing Nnamdi Kanu will bring peace in S/east, accommodated Nelson Mandela – Buhari eulogizes late First Republic Aviation Minister

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed what the late First Republic Aviation Minister, Mbazulike Amaechi told him about Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

He spoke while eulogizing Amaechi, whom he described as a patriot whose character Nigerians should emulate for the peace and growth of the country.

According to him, Amaechi had informed him that releasing Kanu would bring peace and stability, and rebuild the Southeast.

He further narrated how the late minister accommodated the late South African President, Nelson Mandela, in his house in Lagos.

Represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, the president spoke on Tuesday at a ‘Day of Tribute’, organised in honour of Amaechi in Abuja.

The President said, “Mbazulike Amechi is an epitome of what every Nigerian leader should be aspiring to be. He was a man of peace and did everything possible to ensure that there is unity and peace in every part of the country.

“The unconditional release of Kanu will not only bring peace to the South East, it will rebuild the trust of the people on your administration.”