IPOB is criticising Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo over his position on calls for the release of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to statements reported by Nigerian outlets, IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful says Soludo’s stance is inconsistent and politically motivated. The criticism follows comments attributed to Soludo and his media aide reacting to renewed calls for Kanu’s release made by Peter Obi. IPOB says Obi’s position does not undermine the judiciary, and it challenges Soludo aide’s remarks that framed Obi’s calls as a “slap” on the judiciary.
IPOB also raises an earlier episode to argue hypocrisy, alleging that Soludo visited Kanu while he was in DSS custody in January 2023 and promised to act as surety. In the current dispute, IPOB further claims Soludo’s opposition is linked to ambitions for Nigeria’s national leadership.
Meanwhile, reporting across outlets notes that Kanu remains detained following a terrorism-related conviction and a life sentence, which his legal team has appealed. The Federal Government maintains that Kanu must face justice for separatist-related activities in the South-East.
