IPOB Criticizes Soludo Over His Stance on Kanu’s Release

By Steve Oko

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticised Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, for his opposition to former presidential candidate Peter Obi over calls for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

In a statement issued on Monday, IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful accused the governor of adopting a stance that contradicted his earlier public position on Kanu’s detention.

The group said that Soludo had previously advocated Kanu’s release, citing a reported visit to the detained IPOB leader at a Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja in January 2023, during which the governor allegedly offered to act as surety for him.

IPOB also referenced remarks attributed to Anambra State Commissioner for Information Law Mefor in March 2025, indicating that the governor had continued efforts to secure Kanu’s release as part of broader initiatives to promote peace in the South‑East.

The group expressed disappointment that the same administration allegedly criticised Peter Obi for making a similar appeal, describing the development as inconsistent.

IPOB questioned what it described as a shift in the governor’s position and suggested that political considerations may have influenced his current stance.

The organisation further argued that calls for Kanu’s release cut across political and regional divides, noting that several prominent Nigerians have previously advocated dialogue and a political resolution of the issue.

Among those mentioned were the late Mbazulike Amaechi and former President‑General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo George Obiozor.

IPOB maintained that Kanu’s continued detention remains a matter of concern for its supporters and urged the Federal Government to consider his release.

The group also reaffirmed its support for individuals and organisations advocating Kanu’s freedom and said it would continue to pursue the cause through peaceful advocacy.

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