The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed profound disappointment over the continued detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, urging Igbo leaders including governors, traditional rulers, and political figures to take decisive action in advocating for his release. The group emphasizes that Kanu’s prolonged incarceration, despite previous court rulings in his favor, is both unlawful and unacceptable.
IPOB maintains that Kanu’s continued detention, following court pronouncements in his favor, is both unlawful and unacceptable. The organization views this situation as a test of leadership for the South East, urging leaders to demonstrate courage and commitment to the welfare of their people by demanding his release.
In a related development, the Igbo National Union (INU-W) has called on the Federal Government to extend the same principles of fairness and justice to Kanu’s case. The organization expressed concern over the September 26 ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which struck out the “no case submission” filed by Kanu’s legal team. They noted that the decision raised fears of bias and appealed for equal treatment under the law.
In recent weeks, there have been several public demonstrations advocating for Kanu’s release. For instance, a group of Igbo elders recently stormed the Abia State Government House to demand Kanu’s unconditional release. They urged Igbo leaders to publicly demand his immediate release and the release of all Biafran agitators languishing in detention.
The Indigenous People of Biafra continues to call for the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, urging Igbo leaders to take a more active role in advocating for his freedom. The group’s stance underscores the ongoing tensions and divisions surrounding Kanu’s detention and the broader Biafran separatist movement.
