Abia State Governor Alex Otti says the controversy surrounding the conviction and push for the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will be settled through administrative processes.
Otti gave the assurance after visiting Kanu at the Sokoto Correctional Centre over the weekend. The governor said engagements he initiated shortly after assuming office in 2023 had been intensified to secure Kanu’s freedom.
‘Remain Strong; Efforts Are Ongoing,’ Otti Tells Kanu
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Otti said he held productive discussions with the detained IPOB leader.
According to the statement, the governor urged Kanu to stay strong, assuring him that efforts toward resolving his situation had continued despite recent challenges.
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“The governor enjoined Kanu to remain calm but strong, assuring that the issue will be resolved administratively and that he will regain his freedom,” the statement read.
Otti was also quoted as expressing delight that the Sultan of Sokoto supported calls for Kanu’s release. He told Kanu that the Sultan had jokingly said the IPOB leader had become his “subject” and would be turbaned, a remark that reportedly made Kanu laugh.
Kanu Praises Otti’s Leadership and Developmental Strides
Kanu, who was described as being in high spirits during the visit, thanked Otti for his continued show of solidarity.
He recalled that the governor had visited him in the past and said he was not surprised by the latest gesture. Kanu also commended Otti’s developmental record in Abia, likening it to the achievements of the late Sam Mbakwe of old Imo State.
He urged the governor to continue delivering good governance and prayed for God’s guidance for the administration.
Officials Accompanying the Governor
Those who accompanied Otti on the visit included the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN; his media adviser, Ferdinand Ekeoma; and several senior officials of the Sokoto State Government.
Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, was also present.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
