
As the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra(IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu clocks 30 months in the dungeon of the Department of State Service(DSS) conscientious groups have urged the Federal Government to end the “profound injustice”.
The groups, comprising Rising Sun Foundation Inc. USA and Ambassadors for Self Determination, said that FG should release Kanu in obedience to the several local and international rulings that called for his freedom.
“Our message is clear: we must insist that the Nigerian authorities adhere to the directives of the United Nations Human Rights Council, respect the rulings of our courts, and respond to the moral imperatives of justice by releasing Mazi Nnamdi Kanu without delay,” the groups said.
The joint statement was endoesed by the trio of Chief Maxwell Dede Emole, Nduru Chebe Oha, and Dr. Remy Okea for Rising Sun Foundation, and Engineer Evans Nwankwo, Engineer Benjamin Nwankwo for Ambassadors for Self Determination.
The groups stated that Kanu’s continued detention has become embarrassingly worrisome, adding that it has become a ticking time bomb of potential unrest.
“The urgency of our situation calls for immediate action, as the fuse is growing shorter by the day,” the groups said.
Explaining their reasons for lending voices to the call for Kanu’s freedom, the groups said that they can no longer remain silence in the face of injustice hence have joined other “conscientious and freedom-loving citizens of the Igbo nation and beyond” to demand freedom for the IPOB leader.
“As he marks 30 months of unjust incarceration, it is imperative that we amplify our voices against this blatant violation of his rights, especially in light of several court orders demanding his unconditional release.
“As we reflect on the last 30 months, we must recognize that time is of the essenc,” the groups said.
They noyed that the Nigerian government, under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, “has recently shown signs of a potential shift toward dialogue regarding Kanu’s release”, adding that it should be concretised.

The two groups expressed dismay over the discriminatory handling of Kanu’s matter in sharp contrast to other political detainees.
They argued that Kanu should be released like Chief Sunday Igboho of the Yoruba Nation, Omoyele Sowore of the Revolution Now movement, and even Bello Bodejo, the leader of the controversial Miyetti Allah Kyautal Hore.
“These figures have been released and their legal cases dismissed, raising serious questions about the selective application of justice in Nigeria.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu remains the sole political prisoner among them, a situation that is not only perplexing but also indicative of deeper systemic issues within the Nigerian political landscape,” the conscientious groups said.
They decried the “reluctance of our own political leaders—particularly the governors and those aligned with Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo—to advocate for Kanu’s freedom”.
Describing the lethargy of Ndigbo political leaders as “deeply troubling”, the groups noted that such actions “reflect a disheartening trend of prioritizing personal political ambitions over the collective welfare of the Igbo people”.
They reminded Ndigbo that Kanu’s “detention is not merely a personal tragedy; it represents a broader struggle for the Igbo nation’s identity and future” hence the need for collective action in demanding for his freedom.
“We urge all members of our community—masses, politicians, governors, lawmakers, traditional rulers, and leaders of thought, especially within Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo—to unite in this crucial moment.
“We must confront the challenges we face with solidarity and resilience. Together, we can overcome any adversary and achieve the heights of recognition and autonomy that we rightfully deserve,” the statement said.
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