Peter Obi Calls for Nnamdi Kanu's Release in D.C.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and former governor of Anambra State, has reiterated his call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During a recent interaction in Washington D.C., which gained significant attention on social media, Obi stated that there is no justification for Kanu's continued detention.

He emphasized that Kanu should not remain in custody, arguing that it does not make sense to detain someone for speaking out. Obi, a seasoned politician, highlighted the importance of dialogue in addressing agitation across Nigeria, suggesting that engaging with agitators could help the government understand their issues and find solutions.

Nnamdi Kanu is currently serving a life imprisonment sentence following his conviction on multiple counts related to terrorism by a Federal High Court in Abuja in November 2025. Kanu has rejected the judgment and is appealing the decision, claiming that the trial was unfair.