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Tafoki Denies Involvement in Nnamdi Kanu's Release

Katsina City News
27 Jun, 2024
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- he member Representing Faskari, Kankara, Sabuwa of Katsina State at the House of Representatives, Hon. Shehu Dalhatu Tafoki has denied allegations linking him to the letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, seeking the release of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdu Kanu.

He was reacting to a list of 46 lawmakers being circulated on the social media, alleging that they signed a letter to the President demanding Nabamdu Kanu's release from prison.

Tafoki said he was not among the lawmakers that signed the letter which was sent by some lawmakers to the President, describing Kanu as a divisive figure who has been involved in the violent struggle for the creation of the state of Biafra.

"What will I abe to achieve by signing the letter seeking the release of Nnamdu Kanu? Why should I support it? When did I sign the letter? These allegations are unfounded and I am very surprised to that my name was mentioned in the allegation", Tafoki said.

The lawmaker noted that he believes in a united Nigeria and has always worked to ensure the country's unity and prosperity.

He said since he became a NASS members he has been preoccupied with the security challenges in his constituency which has been battling with armed banditry and kidnapping.

Tafoki said he has been following up with security agencies and other relevant government institutions and stakeholders towards checking the spate of armed banditry attacks in Faskari, Sabuwa and Kankara Local Government Areas.

He explained that he has also met with IDPs and other victims of the attacks and assessed the assistance they would need to restore normalcy in their lives.

The lawmaker urged members of his constituency and residents of other frontline communities in the country intensify prayers for the return of security and sustainable peace.