The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, remains unwavering in his fight against the marginalization of the South-East region, even if released from detention, according to his brother, Kanunta Kanu.
Speaking exclusively with our correspondence, Kanunta cautioned the Federal Government against leveraging Kanu’s release as a campaign strategy for the 2027 presidential election.
Kanunta also addressed the recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of the Biafra Government in Exile, and reiterated that Kanu’s core demands focus on infrastructural development in the South-East.
“His release will not change anything because his demands have always been clear. On August 30, 2017, at the Enugu State Government House, during the tenure of Obiano, he outlined an eight-point agenda,” Kanunta explained.
“These demands included good roads, functional hospitals, quality education, and the establishment of factories to create jobs. At no point did he demand Biafra as a precondition for easing his agitation. His demands are simple and widely known.”
Kanunta also suggested that, if the government cannot meet these demands, they should consider reinstating the 1960 constitution, which allows for regional autonomy.
When asked if meeting these demands would reduce Kanu’s agitation, Kanunta urged the government to engage in dialogue. “He is still in their custody, so why is it so hard for them to talk to him? Dialogue is essential. He is the one who can clarify his demands, and there are people who understand and support him. The government needs to take the initiative to have that conversation,” he emphasized.
