Nigeria, Nov. 25 -- The South-east Caucus of the House of Representatives has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to exercise presidential powers of pardon in the case of Nnamdi Kanu, describing the matter as one that has grown beyond legal arguments into a national issue with deep political and humanitarian implications.

The appeal followed a meeting of the Caucus on Monday, where members reviewed the recent judgment delivered in Mr Kanu's case and examined its impact on peace, security, and socio-economic stability in the Southeast.

The statement was read by Iduma Igariwey (PDP, Ebonyi) and endorsed by 42 lawmakers from the region.

The caucus comprises lawmakers from the five South-East states of Anambra, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi and Enugu. ...