President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the immediate and unconditional release of First Vice President Riek Machar and other detained opposition figures, stressing that their freedom is critical to restoring trust and advancing the country’s revitalised peace agreement.
For millions of South Sudanese still hoping for an end to years of uncertainty, Nigeria has issued a strong call for action, urging leaders to take immediate steps that could revive confidence in the stalled peace process.
The message was delivered by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the African Union High-Level Ad Hoc Committee for South Sudan also known as the C-5 Plus Summit held under the auspices of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, alongside the 39th AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Stanley Nkwocha, Nigeria emphasised that inclusive governance and the participation of all political actors remain essential to preventing renewed tensions and ensuring that the hard-won gains of the agreement are not reversed in South Sudan.
The summit, chaired by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, echoed broader continental concern over slow implementation of the peace deal, with African leaders urging dialogue, compromise, and urgent confidence building measures to secure lasting stability in the world’s youngest nation.