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Omoyele Sowore Joins Aba Protest Calling For Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

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Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has joined protesters in Aba, Abia State, demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Videos circulating online show Sowore walking alongside demonstrators as they marched through parts of the city chanting in support of Kanu. The protest, organised by the Coalition of Lovers of Freedom and tagged the “One Million March,” is aimed at pressing authorities to free the IPOB leader. Kanu, who was convicted on terrorism-related charges, is currently serving a life imprisonment sentence. During the demonstration, Sowore was seen addressing the crowd and expressing support for the demand for Kanu’s freedom. In one of the clips from the protest, he said Kanu should be released before the Easter celebrations. “Kanu must spend this upcoming Easter holidays with us outside detention; he has suffered enough.” The protest forms part of ongoing agitation by supporters of the IPOB leader across different parts of the country, with participants insisting that their calls for his release remain peaceful. Sowore’s presence at the rally also highlighted growing solidarity among activists from different regions who are backing the demand for Kanu’s freedom. Sowore speaking at the ongoing Free Mazi Nnamdi kanu protest in Aba, Abia state. https://t.co/JawphDJ7i9 pic.twitter.com/El1Gbx8XSy — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) March 12, 2026

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South-East Monarch Urges President Tinubu to Free or Return Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya

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Eze Lawrence Agubuzu, a traditional ruler from the South-East, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to either release Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), or return him to Kenya, where he was initially arrested. Agubuzu, the Eze Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom in Enugu State, made the appeal on Tuesday during the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health held at the State House, Abuja, with President Tinubu attending as Special Guest of Honour. Speaking during the segment for traditional rulers’ remarks, Agubuzu said Kanu’s continued detention was increasing unrest among youths in the South-East. “I must tell you, Mr President, that personally, I don’t feel very happy,” he said, describing the situation in the region as tense. He argued that true reconciliation and national unity would be difficult while Kanu remained in custody. “The ball stops in your court. Bring this man out. If we don’t want him in Nigeria, return him to Kenya or London, where they took him from,” Agubuzu said. The monarch also highlighted the growing frustration of youths toward traditional rulers in the South-East, who are accused of remaining silent on key issues. “Some of us here are being asked to go and work, but the young people in the South-East are so agitated they can even beat us. They see us as sellouts. We come to Abuja — they may think we’ve come to collect money and then keep quiet,” he said. Agubuzu further criticised the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council, arguing that it does not represent the entire South. He warned against allocating resources through an unrepresentative body, stating, “If you want to deal with us, deal with us in the South-East. If you have resources for us, give it to us. Don’t give it to people who come and say they represent a traditional rulers council.”

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VeryDarkMan Explodes On Cubana Chief Priest, Labels Him A “Snake” Over Tinubu Support And Nnamdi Kanu Betrayal

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VeryDarkMan has called out Cubana Chief Priest, accusing the celebrity barman of exploiting political connections to boost his own relevance. In a video circulating online, the social commentator claimed Cubana Chief Priest has quietly switched sides, moving from publicly aligning with the agitation around detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to openly supporting President Bola Tinubu’s City Boy Movement. According to VeryDarkMan, the move raises serious questions about Cubana Chief Priest’s sincerity, especially after earlier claims that he would only mobilize votes if Kanu was released. He argued that backing the Tinubu movement directly contradicts those earlier assurances and suggests a calculated attempt to benefit politically while abandoning the people he once claimed to stand for. Pushing the challenge further, VeryDarkMan dared Cubana Chief Priest to prove his real influence by ensuring Nnamdi Kanu’s release before the end of February. He warned that failure to do so would confirm that the nightlife entrepreneur merely used the situation for personal gain. His words: “You used it to get a lot of clout so that your people will think that you’re fighting for them. Now the agenda is already clear. Nnamdi Kanu is still in prison. That 10 thousand votes wey you say them no go get if Nnamdi Kanu no dey outside, you don dey help them now with the City Boy Movement. You wan go gather am from your people. You wan go use your small and little influence take get am. I can’t respect you anymore, to be very honest. The only thing that you can tell me now, Cubana Chief Priest, is that this thing wey you dey do by end of February Nnamdi Kanu go commot. If Nnamdi Kanu no Comot by the end of February, you’re a snake and a terrible person. If him no comot, you’re just a typical user that was using his people.” BREAKING!!! VDM DISMANTLED CUBANA CHIEF PRIEST… He called him an hypocrite for playing a double standard. His position when MNK was sentenced is different from where he is standing today! pic.twitter.com/5OJgXFS445 — BUCOS (@TENIBEGILOJU202) February 11, 2026

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Nnamdi Kanu Files Appeal Against Terrorism Conviction, Life Sentence

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has formally appealed his terrorism conviction and life imprisonment sentence. His lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, disclosed this on Wednesday via his verified X handle, describing the move as a major legal challenge to the judgment of the Federal High Court. According to Ejimakor, Kanu personally filed the Notice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal, Abuja, on February 4, 2026, contesting the conviction and life sentences imposed by Justice James Omotosho on November 20, 2025. Kanu was convicted on seven terrorism-related charges, including allegations bordering on inciting broadcasts, directives linked to bomb-making, and the unlawful importation of a radio transmitter. Most of the counts attracted life imprisonment, with all sentences ordered to run concurrently. The defence stressed that the appeal goes beyond a routine post-conviction process. Although the Notice of Appeal contains 22 grounds, the legal team explained that these were carefully distilled from a much broader review that initially identified over 1,000 alleged procedural and legal flaws, later narrowed to 101 key infractions before being streamlined to comply with appellate rules. According to the defence, the strategy is to present the appellate court with a focused case that highlights what it describes as systemic failures in the trial process, rather than overwhelming the court with numerous issues. Among the key arguments raised is the trial court’s alleged failure to consider the legal implications of the 2017 military operation at Kanu’s residence, known as Operation Python Dance II, which reportedly resulted in deaths and widespread destruction. The defence argues that Kanu’s subsequent absence from Nigeria was forced by state violence, but was wrongly interpreted as voluntary flight during the trial. The appeal also alleges multiple violations of Section 36 of the Constitution, including the court’s failure to rule on a pending preliminary objection, leaving a bail application unresolved, and delivering judgment without allowing the defence to file a final written address.

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Nnamdi Kanu Granted Honorary Citizenship Of Georgia In United States

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The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been bestowed with an honorary citizenship of Georgia, a state in the United States, in a development that has drawn international attention. Kanu, who is presently serving a life sentence at the Sokoto Prison after being convicted on terrorism-related charges by the Nigerian government, received the recognition through an official proclamation issued by Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger. The proclamation, dated January 16, 2026, also named the IPOB leader as a Goodwill Ambassador from the State of Georgia. A former Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Uche Ajulu, accepted the proclamation on Kanu’s behalf during an event held in Georgia on Friday. “I, Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim Nnamdi Okwu Kanu as an Honorary Georgia Citizen. “May this Outstanding Citizen be accorded every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia in his travels to other states, to nations beyond the borders of the United States of America, or wherever he may hereafter travel or reside. Thank you for your service to our state. “In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the State Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 16th day of January, A.D. 2026.”

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Bishop Kukah Visits Nnamdi Kanu At Sokoto Prison

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The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has paid a visit to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore commended the visit, describing it as a strong show of support. “Thank you so much, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, for taking the time to visit Mazi Nnamdi Kanu today. Your visitation represents the solidarity of Sokoto Diocese with #MNK during this challenging time,” Sowore said. Kanu was convicted on terrorism charges by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20, 2025, and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was transferred to the Sokoto Correctional Centre the following day, following a court order that barred him from being held at Kuje Prison. The conviction followed prosecution on seven terrorism-related counts, including incitement and unlawful broadcasts. Justice James Omotosho found Kanu guilty on all counts and sentenced him to life imprisonment. Since his transfer, Kanu’s legal team has filed motions requesting his return to Abuja to facilitate his appeal. They argue that the distance makes it difficult to access court records, prepare his defense, and meet with lawyers. His team also contends that Nigeria lacked jurisdiction over broadcasts made in the UK, describing the trial as rushed and flawed. The court had ruled that Kanu could be detained in any correctional facility except Kuje Prison. Notable figures, including Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti and Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu, visited Kanu at the custodial centre in late November.

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Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Ex Parte Bid For Transfer From Sokoto Prison

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to consider an application filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking an immediate transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility to a custodial centre closer to the court. Kanu had approached the court through an ex parte motion, asking that he be moved either to Suleja or Keffi custodial centres to enable him pursue his appeal more effectively. The application was brought by a lawyer from the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, Demdoo Asan. However, Justice James Omotosho ruled that such a request could not be granted without hearing from the respondents — the Federal Government and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). The judge held that since the order sought would directly affect the agencies, they must first be properly notified and given the opportunity to respond. While reviewing the application, the judge specifically questioned the use of the word “compel” in the relief seeking to force the government and the correctional service to transfer Kanu. Following this, the lawyer agreed to withdraw that part of the request, and the court formally struck it out. Justice Omotosho also queried why the application was brought as an ex parte motion when judgment in the matter had earlier been delivered in the presence of both parties. The judge stressed that even a law school student should know such an application must be brought on notice. Asan admitted that the respondents ought to be served and heard before any decision could be made. He explained that he had only just taken over the case on instruction from his superiors while he was on leave. The court further discovered that Kanu’s notice of appeal was filed on November 10, before the judgment was delivered on November 20, making it ineffective. Based on this, Justice Omotosho held that there was no valid notice of appeal before the court. The case was subsequently adjourned to January 27, 2026, to allow Kanu to properly serve the relevant parties and regularise his application.

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Nnamdi Kanu Moves To Be Transferred From Sokoto Prison To Pursue Appeal

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Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed a new application at the Federal High Court in Abuja requesting a transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre. Kanu, who was recently sentenced to life imprisonment on terrorism charges, submitted the motion ex parte, which he personally signed. The application was formally presented to the court on Thursday by his younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu. In the motion, Kanu argued that his current detention in Sokoto, over 700 kilometres from Abuja, would hinder his ability to personally pursue his constitutional right to appeal the conviction. He stated that preparing the notice and record of appeal requires his presence at the registry of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal in Abuja. Kanu further explained that all individuals essential to assisting him with his appeal, including family members, associates, and legal consultants, are based in Abuja. He stressed that remaining in Sokoto would make it practically impossible to coordinate with them, creating exceptional hardship and potentially undermining his right to appeal. The IPOB leader maintained that continued detention far from the capital amounts to a violation of Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), which guarantees the right to a fair hearing.

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