NO GOING BACK! — Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother Makes Fresh Declaration, Exposes More Igbos’ Plans To Separate From Nigeria
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will remain steadfast in his fight against the marginalization of Nigeria’ s South- East region even if released from detention, his brother, Kanunta Kanu, has revealed. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, Kanunta underscored that Kanu’ s demands, rooted in equitable infrastructure and autonomy, remain unchanged since their initial presentation in 2017.
Kanunta recounted that during an August 2017 meeting with South- East governors, Kanu’ s demands centered on fundamental improvements, including better roads, healthcare, education, and job creation through industrial development. ” He never demanded Biafra as a condition for easing agitation, ” Kanunta clarified, emphasizing that Kanu’ s goals focus on improving the quality of life for Nigerians rather than secession.
Kanunta also criticized the Nigerian government’ s refusal to engage Kanu in meaningful dialogue. He pointed to missed opportunities since 2017 and accused politicians of benefiting from the continued insecurity in the region. ” After that 2017 meeting, the government launched Operation Python Dance, leading to attacks on our family home. This refusal to dialogue shows a lack of commitment to resolving the issues, ” Kanunta remarked.
Highlighting the broader discontent across Nigeria, Kanunta stressed that the agitation for a better life transcends regions. He drew parallels to movements led by figures like Omoyele Sowore, asserting that a functional Nigeria would render such agitations unnecessary.
Kanunta dismissed claims that Kanu’ s detention is a Northern conspiracy, instead pointing fingers at South- East politicians. He alleged that governors and political elites in the region have vested interests in Kanu’ s continued incarceration, using the insecurity as a smokescreen to secure political gains. ” Security allocations run into billions monthly, yet they refuse to address the root causes of insecurity, ” he said, accusing them of prioritizing their ambitions for 2027 over regional stability.
Kanunta also critiqued the financial burden of Kanu’ s detention, which reportedly costs the government N500 million per court appearance in Abuja. ” Who approves these funds, and why isn’ t anyone questioning it? ” he queried.
Kanunta expressed cautious optimism about recent moves by Bianca Ojukwu, widow of Biafra’ s first leader, to advocate for Kanu’ s release. While acknowledging her potential influence as a government minister, he warned that misinformation within the presidency could stifle progress.
Touching on the controversial figure Simon Ekpa, Kanunta dismissed him as a ” content creator” with no genuine connection to IPOB or the region’ s plight. He attributed the South- East’ s insecurity to local politicians and rogue security agencies, accusing them of orchestrating chaos for personal gain.
Kanunta reiterated that resolving Kanu’ s case is pivotal for national unity. He called on President Bola Tinubu to address Kanu’ s detention without politicizing it for the 2027 elections. ” The continued incarceration of my brother signals a conspiracy against the Igbos. The government must release him unconditionally and address Nigeria’ s systemic issues, ” Kanunta concluded.
Kanu’ s case remains a flashpoint in Nigeria’ s political and social landscape, raising critical questions about governance, regional equity, and the path to national reconciliation.
