US lawmaker seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s release, hints at cutting aid to Nigeria
Add us on Google John James, a US congressman, has moved a motion seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Open in WhatsApp Mr James, a member of the US House of Representatives, appealed for Mr Kanu’s release on Thursday during a plenary session on the floor of the lower chamber of the US Congress.
- ▪Add us on Google John James, a US congressman, has moved a motion seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
- ▪Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.
- ▪Open in WhatsApp Mr James, a member of the US House of Representatives, appealed for Mr Kanu’s release on Thursday during a plenary session on the floor of the lower chamber of the US Congress.
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:13:14 +0000 |
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Add us on Google John James, a US congressman, has moved a motion seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Open in WhatsApp Mr James, a member of the US House of Representatives, appealed for Mr Kanu’s release on Thursday during a plenary session on the floor of the lower chamber of the US Congress. PREMIUM TIMES obtained a video clip which showed the lawmaker appealing. Mr James was referencing H.Res.
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