The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, and the Ohanaeze Ndigbo yesterday welcomed a political solution to the cases of Yoruba agitator Sunday Adeyemo (alias Sunday Igboho) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.

They were reacting to comments by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) that the government would consider a political solution should it receive such a proposal.

Afenifere Acting National Leader Chief Ayo Adebanjo believes addressing the matter politically was the only way out of the logjam.

He, however, stated that the negotiations would have to take place without interference from political and socio-cultural groups.

“Every war ends at the roundtable. When youths are angry, you cannot use force to quench their anger. Some youths came to me and told me that they wanted to demonstrate and I told them to do it peacefully.

The Malami enthusiasm on the option of a political solution to the security challenges in Nigeria reflects the views of Ohanaeze Ndigbo that the Igbo nation is not at war with Nigeria and has nothing pending before any institutional authority that demands a separate existence from Nigeria. The common Igbo refrain is equity and justice.

“Therefore, it is hoped that political solution to the current security challenges will go a long way in sustaining the corporate existence of Nigeria.

“While commending Malami for the anticipated courage, insight and deep reflection, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo maintains that the ability to resolve the current security challenges in the country will place President Muhammadu Buhari on the right side of history.”