He, therefore, called on the government to carry out thorough investigations into the tragic incident.
“We urge such groups to allow us to breathe because we will not hide any perpetrator of crime under our roof.”
The Ebonyi Labour Party on Sunday adopted Peter Obi, as the party’s national leader.
In the heat of the protests, Mr Ruto withdrew the controversial tax bill
He said he hoped that the new prime minister would follow his campaign promises that made voters look his way.
Mr Obi’s comments came amid ongoing demonstrations across Kenya, sparked by the proposed imposition of a tax on cars, phones, bread, sanitary pads, and other commodities.
Mr Obi said he didn’t see any reason for Mr Kanu’s continuous detention.
‘‘With a life expectancy of 55 years, we have certainly deteriorated and must therefore invest in health sector.’’
Mr Obi urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to punish drug traffickers.
Mr Obi said the exodus of multinational companies from Nigeria had cost the country N95 trillion in the past five years.
