Nnamdi Kanu

Britain & Nigeria’s Conspiracy To Silence Kanu

September 5, 2025 1:24 am

“This series is for the readers who still believe that justice must outlive empire.
It is for the thinkers, the critics, the exiles, and the young — especially those who have inherited silence, but choose to speak.”

By
Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional

Executive Summary

This series investigates the deliberate, coordinated efforts by the Nigerian and British governments to silence Nnamdi Kanu — leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) — and suppress the wider dream of Biafran self-determination. Across 12 …

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Release Kanu Now For Nigeria's Economic Stability

Release Kanu Now For Nigeria’s Economic Stability

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The prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), continues to hinder Nigeria’s economic development, particularly in the southeastern region. The “sit-at-home” protests, instigated as a form of civil disobedience demanding Kanu’s release, have escalated into regular, enforced shutdowns that disrupt economic activities, leading to significant financial losses and broader economic instability. The Nigerian government must recognize that resolving this political impasse is not just a matter of justice but also a critical step towards safeguarding the nation’s economic future.

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The Imperative For Global Action: The Case Of Nnamdi Kanu

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In the heart of Nigeria’s tumultuous struggle for justice and human rights, the saga of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu transcends mere discourse, embodying a profound emblem of the fight for freedom and dignity. As the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), an organization advocating for the independence of Nigeria’s southeastern regions in response to longstanding marginalization, Kanu has become a pivotal figure in the narrative of liberation movements within Africa. His apprehension and detention in June 2021, following a highly contentious and forcible repatriation from Kenya, has not only cast a spotlight on his personal ordeal but has also …

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Release Nnamdi Kanu Now: A Must For Tinubu’s Administration

October 9, 2023 3:26 am

Amid the dazzling interplay of Nigeria’s political dynamics, Nnamdi Kanu stands out as an arresting silhouette. Polarising yet pivotal, the narrative surrounding his incarceration resonates not only within Nigeria’s shores but also reverberates internationally. He’s not merely a figure; he embodies the aspirations and frustrations of the southeast, a region that has, for long, sought a louder voice on Nigeria’s national stage. As the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Kanu champions the cause of those who feel side-lined and underrepresented.

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Free Nnamdi Kanu A Crucial Step For Unity In Nigeria

Free Nnamdi Kanu: A Crucial Step For Unity In Nigeria

August 28, 2023 3:48 am

Imagine a complex quilt of diverse cultures, religions, and economic sectors—the vibrancy that Nigeria is full of. Each thread in this fabric serves a unique purpose, and yet, when pulled too tight or left to fray, the whole system risks unraveling. In the southeastern region of Nigeria, known to many as Biafra, one such thread is being stretched to its limit. This strain is a byproduct of the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). His absence from the public stage has not just silenced a voice of opposition; it has engendered …

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Kanu’s Detention: Nigeria’s Battle With Justice And Equity

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The age-old adage posits that justice delayed is justice denied. This profound understanding, deeply interwoven into the fabric of sociopolitical thought, finds an unsettling echo in the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu. His case, laden with layers of complexity, has emerged not merely as an isolated incident but as a poignant representation of Nigeria’s ongoing tussle with the foundational principles of justice, equity, and the rule of law. The very essence of democracy — a system in which the voice of the people reigns supreme — is put to the test. Yet, what amplifies the gravity of this situation is …

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Nigeria’s Southeast region stands on the brink, shackled by increasing unrest. Yet, the government’s narrative of blame towards Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure in a Biafran faction, serves as a smokescreen, obscuring the real instigator of the crisis – the government itself.

The flashpoint of this crisis is the continuous, illegal detention of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Nigerian government, in an audacious affront to international law, extrajudicially renditioned Kanu from Kenya in 2021. This brazen dismissal of due process and human rights has only served to fuel the escalating tension.

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Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention: Emblem Of Injustice in Nigeria

July 27, 2023 4:52 am

Underneath the escalating sociopolitical tensions in Nigeria lies a case that, quite starkly, encapsulates the prevailing disregard for constitutional rights, democratic principles, and international obligations: the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu. An outspoken advocate for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Kanu’s incarceration illuminates a disconcerting narrative of systemic injustices, legal contradictions, and ethnopolitical disparities in the country. The protracted and contentious nature of his detention has escalated beyond the confines of a single case, morphing into a disturbing emblem of an endemic disregard for the rule of law in Nigeria.

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Why Tinubu Needs To Ensure The Unconditional Release Of Kanu

July 20, 2023 4:47 am

In a world where justice and fairness should be the pillars upon which nations or nation-states like Nigeria build their societies, the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), casts a dark shadow on Nigeria’s commitment to these ideals. It’s a saga that challenges the integrity of the country’s justice system, the value placed on human rights, and the essence of democracy. This situation calls for immediate rectification, and President Ahmed Bola Tinubu has both the power and responsibility to ensure this. By championing the unconditional release of Kanu, Tinubu can not …

Ohanaeze, All Ndigbo, Must Pressurise Tinubu To Release Kanu

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June 29, 2023 4:20 am

The conspicuous silence from Ndigbo generally regarding the predicament of Nnamdi Kanu is now amplifying to an untenable magnitude. The veneer of complacency adopted by the Ndigbo, Ohanaeze, the South East, and all Igbo groups in the face of this unsettling situation is no longer defensible as safe, fair, or just. It’s untenable for these entities to maintain a façade of tranquillity, feigning normalcy, when in truth, the current circumstances bespeak anything but well-being.

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May 25, 2023 12:14 am

For two years, the federal government of Nigeria has continued to persecute, dehumanise, humiliate, and subjugate citizen Nnamdi Kanu whose only crime was a blunt retaliation against the injustice being perpetrated by the Nigerian system against indigenous people.

In 2017, the Nigerian state designated his group – the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) – as a terrorist organisation. This was the same government that always looked the other way when marauding Fulani herdsmen wreaked havoc on innocent villagers. They were neither blacklisted nor designated terrorists by the Nigerian government rather they were pampered and treated with so much respect as …

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