Nigeria, July 24 -- John James, a US congressman, has moved a motion seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Mr James, a member of the US House of Representatives, appealed for Mr Kanu's release on Thursday during a plenary session on the floor of the lower chamber of the US Congress.

PREMIUM TIMES obtained a video clip which showed the lawmaker appealing.

Mr James was referencing H.Res. 1321, a resolution he introduced on 22 May, which calls on the Nigerian government to ensure that all legal proceedings involving Mr Kanu comply with the country's constitutional obligations and international human rights commitments.

The resolution is still before the House Committe...