‘Why Is His Case Different?’ – Atiku’s Aide Criticises FG for Holding Nnamdi Kanu

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing arrest has been denounced by Paul Ibe, a former vice president Atiku Abubakar’s media aide.

Using his 𝕏 account, Ibe stated that Atiku had consistently demanded the agitator’s release.

Others who were also arrested, like Sunday Igboho, Omoyele Sowore, and former National Security Advisor Sambo Dasuki, he noted, have since attained their freedom.

Ibe questioned what offense Kanu had committed that would justify his incarceration.

On the Nnamdi Kanu matter, Atiku Abubakar has remained steadfast, he said. He demanded Kanu’s release in 2023, and in 2024, he put out a political solution.

In keeping with his stance, he has now supported the #MarchforKanu initiative by the Sowore. It is a patriotic action.

“Assume, without denying, that Kanu has a case to make. Is there a sincere and equitable attempt to hold a trial that will deliver real justice as quickly as possible, based on the existing sham trial?

What crime did Kanu commit, by the way, that others did? However, Sabo Dasuki, Sunday Igboho, and Yele Sowore—three other people who were arrested around the same time as Nnamdi Kanu—were released on bond.

Why does Kanu’s situation differ? The fact that he is from the opposite side of our geographic region and goes by Nnamdi Kanu might be the reason.

In the meantime, we have witnessed the amnesty of Boko Haram militants. Isn’t that unfair to certain people? The only viable solution to the Nnamdi Kanu problem is therefore a political one.