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Speaker 1: Princess ol Torrera majek Had, one mineru from Ogan State

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and a Commonwealth Award winner who is currently pursuing a

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master degree in law, has called on the Federal Government

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of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tanubu,

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to immediately release the detained Biafra Republic Agitation leader Marzi Namdikrnu,

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stating in a statement personally signed and made available to

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Media Newsroom on Monday, that ten years of detention without

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conviction is a grave violation of the fundamental human rights

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of Marzi Namdikrnu specifically stated verbat in that the continued

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detention of mister Karnu without conviction is not merely a

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legal anomaly. It is a profound failure of justice and

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a grave violation of his fundamental human rights. His prolonged

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detention exposes the widening gap between Nigeria’s constitutional expectations and

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the daily realities of citizens. We must have a justice

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system that acts with both fairness and decisive strength, not

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one ensnared in endless procedural limbo and mired in public distrust.

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According to the Princess, across the span of a decade,

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Marzi Namdicanu has endured one of the longest and most

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troubling pre trial detentions in Nigeria’s history. Arrested in twenty fifteen,

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accused pleading not guilty, and never convicted, he remains confined

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in a blatant defiance of the most fundamental human rights principles.

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Whereas justice when a man stands unconvicted for ten years,

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while those charged with upholding justice remains silent. The continued

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detention of mister Karnu without conviction is not merely a

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legal anomaly. It is a profound failure of justice and

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a grave violation of his fundamental human rights. His prolonged

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detention exposes the widening gap between Nigeria’s constitutional expectations and

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the daily realities of citizens. We must have a justice

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system that acts with both fairness and decisive strength, not

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one ensnared in endless procedural limbo and mired in public distrust.

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No charge, however grave, should ever eclipse the principle that

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every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. That principle

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is the very cornerstone of law and must never be broken,

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regardless of who holds power. As we call for Marsi

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Namdicano’s immediate and unconditional freedom. My heart goes out to

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millions of Nigerians across tribal lines, generations and economic classes,

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from Buenau to Quira to Legos, crying out for help

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against armed violence, force displacement, demolitions, unlawful detentions, untimely deaths,

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and the persistent scarcity of life’s most basic necessities. Beyond politics,

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every life matters. Marsi Namlicanu’s health and spirit are at

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grave risk after ten years behind bars without a proven crime.

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This declaration is an urgent proclamation. We will count every second,

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every hour, every day and continue to galvanize until Marsi

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Namdicaro is restored to his rightful freedom. Nigeria now stands

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at a cross of roads where history will judge the

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true motives of those in power. The eyes of the

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world are watching, and the conscience of the nation is restless.

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The promise of our democracy depends not only on acts

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of courage within the halls of power, but also on

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the bold, united actions of citizens about Marsi Namdicano. Marsi

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Namdicanu born in Issiama, Afara, Arbia State, Nigeria is a

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Nigerian born British citizen and leader of the Indigenous People

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of Biafra I p O B. He has long advocated

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peacefully for the recognition and protection of the political, economic,

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and cultural rights of citizens of Nigeria’s southeast. He has

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never been convicted of any crime nor accused of any

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act of violence. His prolonged attention, despite serious legal questions

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surrounding his rendition and years of unbroken pre trial custody,

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remains a striking violation of due process under challenged to

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Nigeria’s constitutional and humanitarian commitments. Princess Ela Torrera Maja had

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done me aner who stated Princess Ela Torrera Maje coud

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done me a neerro, as stated in her website, is

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a transformational executive with over two decades of achievements across finance,

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technology and global trade. She has driven strategic growth for

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multinational organizations and entrepreneurially. An incorruptible force for visionary progress,

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she remains steadfast in her commitment to elevating living standards

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and ensuring that no citizen is left behind. Ela Torrera

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earned her MBA from Emory University with merit scholarships and

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completed executive leadership programs at the Harvard Kennedy School Women

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and Power, Stockholm School of Economics, Financial Modeling and Innovation

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IMD Switzerland Leadership. She is currently pursuing a master’s in

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Law and a Doctorate in Leadership ED. Her work has

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earned numerous accolades including the World Leadership Congress Award, Commonwealth Award,

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His Royal Majesty, Uni Royal Award, and Queen Maremi Leadership Award.

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She has delivered keynote addresses of global forums such as

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the Economist Growth Crossings, Women in Leadership BUBAI, the Toronto

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Global Economic Forum, AFRICACAM and Youth Connect. Lady Gwini Guini

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in emoligical way