Prominent elder statesman Mbazulike Amaechi, is dead, aged 93

Mbazulike Amechi, the first aviation minister and strong member of the Zikist movement, has died.

The elder statesman died at the age of 93 on Tuesday morning, November 1, in his hometown at Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government of Anambra state, according to a report by Sahara Reporters.

Recall that Amechi recently led some Igbo elders to Aso Rock to make case for the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Earlier this year, the former minister pleaded with IPOB to withdraw the sit-at-home order in the southeast when President Muhammadu planned to visit Ebonyi.

The elder statesman pleaded with the successionist group to withdraw the threat and avoid any move that would embarrass Ndigbo before President Buhari. He then added that the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari would offer the opportunity for the Igbo elders to address the insecurity challenges bedevilling the region and secure the release of Kanu.

Kanu is a secessionist and the founder of the proscribed indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), fighting for the secession and independence of Southeast Nigeria. Amechi said he led delegations of Igbo elders to demand the release of Kanu, and Buhari gave his words. Still, the cabals in Aso Rock have been frustrating the release of the secessionist.

Amechi said he led the Igbo elders’ delegation to Buhari and requested the release of Nnamdi Kanu. According to him, Buhari agreed and asked them to put the request on paper. (Legit.ng)