The names of the six traditional leaders from the southeast who stormed the Appeal Court Division in Abuja to call for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu have been revealed.

Recall that the monarch of Igbo extraction paid a visit in solidarity with the IPOB leader over his detention by the State Security Services (SSS) on Monday, October 24.

Speaking on their appearance in court, the traditional leaders said that were present to support their son.

The traditional leaders also stayed in court and observed the proceedings in the application filed by the Federal Government seeking a stay on the execution of the Appeal Court judgment that ordered Kanu’s release from detention.

According to the report, the monarchs were led by HRM Eze (Sir) Innocent Nwaigwe, Secretary of Umuahia North Council of Traditional Rulers.

Other traditional leaders present are:

1. HRM Eze (Sir) Innocent Nwaigwe, Secretary of Umuahia North Council of Traditional Rulers

2. HRM, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, Chairman Ohuhu Council of Traditional Rulers

3. Eze Iheanyichukwu Ezigbo, Chairman Ibeku council

4. Eze Pastor Philip Ajomiwe, Immediate past Chairman of Umuahia North Council

5. Eze Eddy Ibeabuchi, former Chairman of Umuahia North Council

6. Eze Ben Oriaku, Ikwuano LGA.

NBA