Ex-Militant Blames Igbo Leaders for Nnamdi Kanu's Imprisonment
General Gabriel Asabuja, a former Niger Delta militant leader, asserted that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is serving a life sentence because Igbo leaders have not united to pressure the government for his release. Speaking at the World Igbo Day celebration in Umuahia, Abia State, Asabuja criticized South-East leaders for prioritizing their political interests over Kanu's freedom.
He stated that if these leaders were genuinely concerned about Kanu, they would have taken action to secure his release. On November 20, 2025, Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment by Justice James Omotosho at the Abuja Federal High Court after being found guilty on all seven terrorism-related charges.
Kanu is currently incarcerated at the Sokoto correctional facility. Asabuja expressed his unwavering support for Kanu, emphasizing their brotherhood and his commitment to advocating for Kanu's freedom.
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