The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has once again demanded the unconditional release of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, citing the apparent fulfillment of his past warnings about Nigeria’s worsening security and political climate.
In a statement signed by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, the group claimed that Kanu’s early predictions of rising insecurity and national instability have now become undeniable realities further highlighting the need for a national conversation on Nigeria’s future.
Kanu, who was arrested and extradited in 2021, remains in custody on charges stemming from his campaign for Biafran independence.
IPOB insists that his previous alerts about armed conflict and the marginalization of ethnic minorities are no longer theoretical but are being visibly played out across the country.
Citing his broadcasts as far back as 2014, the group said Kanu foresaw the wave of violence and deepening political unrest now plaguing many regions of Nigeria.
“Recent developments across the nation are clear evidence that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s warnings were not only timely but prophetic. His concerns about insecurity, disunity, and systemic exclusion are now the lived experience of many Nigerians,” the statement read.
Reaffirming its long-standing position, IPOB argued that Nigeria’s current structure born out of forced amalgamation continues to breed crisis and hinder progress. The group called for an inclusive national dialogue aimed at reevaluating this structure.
They advocated for a peaceful and democratic solution, specifically a referendum, allowing indigenous ethnic groups to decide their own political paths pointing to similar examples in other democratic countries.
“A lasting solution lies in giving every ethnic nationality the right to determine its future through peaceful, constructive dialogue,” the group emphasized.
IPOB also described Kanu’s continued detention as unjust and called on the federal government to release him immediately. They appealed to political leaders and civil society to support a restructuring process grounded in equity and justice.
The statement closed with a call for unity among Nigerians to collectively address the nation’s growing insecurity, while reiterating IPOB’s commitment to non-violence and the protection of its people.
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