Mazi Obi Okoli-Ojeluigbozi Calls for Justice and Peace in Nigeria
London, UK — The President of the Igbo Board of Deputies UK and Coordinator of the Congress of Igbo Leaders UK, Mazi Obi Okoli-Ojeluigbozi, has called on the international community, African leaders, and the Nigerian government to uphold justice, end the unlawful detention of British citizen Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and stop the ongoing attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria. Speaking on the state of human rights and national stability, Mazi Okoli emphasized that “nations that uphold justice and liberty thrive on one foundation, respect for the rule of law. When justice is delayed or denied, societies lose faith in the very systems meant to protect them.” He noted that Nigeria now stands at a crossroads, facing two urgent human rights challenges that demand both national and international attention: the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu despite multiple court rulings ordering his release, and the persistent violence against Christian communities in parts of the country. “Mazi Kanu’...