Nnamdi Kanu's Family Raises Health Concerns Amid Custody

The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has expressed serious concerns about his health and treatment while in custody. In a statement released on Wednesday by Emmanuel Kanu, the family highlighted that Kanu's health was neglected, leading to a dangerously low potassium level, which independent physicians deemed life-threatening.

Kanu also faced poorly managed hypertension, deteriorating kidney function, and untreated cardiac complications until an independent medical team, led by Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji, was allowed access to him. Following their intervention, Kanu's potassium level improved from 2.1 mmol/L to 2.9 mmol/L, and symptoms such as nosebleeds and fainting reduced significantly.

The family criticized the intimidation faced by the medical team and called for unrestricted access to Kanu's preferred physicians, the withdrawal of disciplinary actions against the doctors, and an independent review of his medical records. They have sent petitions to the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, and various Nigerian institutions and international human rights organizations.