Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has criticized Igbo political leaders for their lack of support revealing his strong belief that he will be released in April 2025.
This was disclosed by Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA) when he visited Nnamdi Kanu at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja.
Ezenekwe stated that in spite of the prolonged duration of his detention, Nnamdi Kanu seemed to be in good physical and mental health.
He reaffirmed Nnamdi Kanu’s confidence in his legal team further stating the IPOB leader is still hopeful about gaining his freedom in the coming weeks.
Kanu, however, did not hold back his criticism over the Igbo political leaders’ silence, emphasizing that their inaction on his release and the larger Igbo cause had worsened the marginalization.
Ezenekwe cited another pro-Biafra activist who was imprisoned in the past. He said “His sentiments evoked memories of past hardships endured by fellow freedom fighters, such as the neglect experienced by Ralph Uwazurike,”
He further urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to demonstrate political will by fast tracking Kanu’s release.
He emphasized that Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing detention is a representation of political repression rather than justice.
Reports revealed that supporters of Kanu are allegedly mobilizing for fresh advocacy as he awaits the verdict in his court battle, with increasing calls for the Nigerian government to either free him or speed up the legal process.
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