President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the swift implementation of the revitalised peace agreement in South Sudan, urging the immediate and unconditional release of the country’s First Vice President, Riek Machar, and other key opposition figures. The pledge was made in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, on Monday. The summit was chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. “We wish to specifically call on the government to consider the immediate and unconditional release from detention of the Vice President and other key opposition figures. “It is also imperative to convene an all-inclusive South Sudan national dialogue and reconciliation forum.

Source: Punch February 16, 2026 07:11 UTC