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On the day this picture was taken, Nnamdi Kanu, during a meeting with Igbo Governors, agreed to quit his agitation for Biafra under certain terms and conditions.
The day was 30th August 2017 when the likes of Dr. Alex Ekwueme (former Vice-President of Nigeria) and Professor Ben Nwabuese SAN, etc. prevailed on Nnamdi Kanu to reconsider his stance on outright secession.
Kanu heeded their counsel. However, as an alternative to outright secession (external self-determination), Kanu demanded some internal self-determination for the East (the restructuring of Nigeria to allow the East take control of their economy. A return to the regional constitution of 1963 where power was devolved in a true federalism).
Other conditions made by him included that -
1.The Akanu Ibiam Airport be expanded and upgraded to a functional international airport
2.The dredging of River Niger, creation of seaports and rail lines in East.
3.The revamp of non-functioning industries in the East to create jobs
4.Uninterrupted power supply, improved healthcare system and schools.
Kanu promised to suspend his agitation for twelve (12) months to give Eastern political leaders the time to start pushing for the implementation of the above conditions. He also promised to extend the suspension of agitation beyond the 12 months, if he's convinced that genuine efforts is being made to implement the plans.
At the end of the meeting, both sides agreed to meet again for further deliberations on the 15th day of September 2017.
On the eve of the next meeting day i.e. the 14th day of September 2017, the Nigerian army invaded Kanuβs residence in Abia, shooting at everyone and kiIIing 28 people in the process. Nnamdi Kanu narrowly escaped death and absconded from the country.