Fathers of Faith Appeal to President Tinubu: A Call for Mercy and National Healing in the Case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
By The Rev. Uruakpa, Onyemaechi Charles Faith and Policy Correspondent, Methodist Blog Nigeria Published: September 15, 2025 | Enugu, Nigeria Enugu, Nigeria — A Historic Plea for Peace In a solemn yet historic moment for the Nigerian Church and nation, leading Archbishops and Bishops of the South East—under the banner of the Fathers of Faith —have made a united, passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR , for the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu . The open letter, dated September 15, 2025 , was issued from the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Enugu , and signed by representatives of the Anglican, Methodist, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Pentecostal communities in Igboland. Their message is clear: this is a moment for mercy, unity, and statesmanship . The Heart of the Appeal The Fathers of Faith acknowledged the sensitivity of Kanu’s case, which remains before the courts and adjourned to October 10, 2025 , bu...