The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) strongly denounces the Nigerian government's ongoing media campaign aimed at influencing public opinion and undermining the integrity of the judicial process ahead of the court hearing of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This calculated effort to manipulate narratives and perpetuate misinformation is a blatant attempt to distract from the core issues surrounding Kanu's detention and trial.
IPOB asserts that the Nigerian government's actions represent a gross violation of international laws and human rights. Despite the Court of Appeal's judgment discharging Kanu, the government continues to detain him under questionable circumstances, disregarding legal precedents and international norms.
The group emphasizes that Kanu's trial is not only a legal matter but also a reflection of the systemic ethnic and political persecution faced by the Igbo people. IPOB calls on the international community, human rights organizations, and all people of conscience to hold the Nigerian government accountable for its actions and demand the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
IPOB remains committed to its peaceful struggle for self-determination and urges the Nigerian government to respect the rule of law and the rights of all citizens. The group reiterates its call for transparency, justice, and an end to the media propaganda that seeks to undermine the truth.