“I Will Be Free Soon”- Nnamdi Kanu Tells Igbo

• Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is confident about being granted bail soon, predicting release by April 2025.
• Kanu has been in detention for four years.
• His remarks were made during a visit from Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA).

Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed strong confidence that he will be granted bail soon, predicting his release before the end of April 2025. Kanu, who has spent four years in detention, made these remarks during a visit from Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja, where he is currently being held.

In a statement issued following the visit, Ellis-Ezenekwe reported that Kanu appeared optimistic and in good health despite the prolonged detention. He noted that Kanu had even gained weight, surprising those who expected the conditions to take a more significant toll on him.

During the visit, Kanu reiterated his steadfast belief in the pursuit of self-determination, underscoring the importance of holding a referendum for the Igbo people. He made it clear that his primary “offense” was advocating for the region to awaken from its stagnation and voiced no regrets about his actions.

Kanu also expressed frustration with the lack of effective leadership in the Igbo community, attributing the diminished influence of the region to this absence, particularly during a critical period in its history.

Despite the challenges, Kanu remained confident in his legal team’s efforts and remained hopeful that his release was imminent.

The statement reads: “Today at the DSS headquarters in Abuja, I had the honor of visiting Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). During our discussion, he appeared healthier and more relaxed and reaffirmed his resilience despite his current circumstances.

“He called for a referendum, describing it as a pivotal step towards self-determination, and reiterated his firm belief that he has committed no offense other than urging our people to awake from their slumber.

“He communicated a strong message of self-assurance, noting that he is taking his prescribed medications and remains in good spirits.

“More significantly, he expressed disappointment at the apparent leadership vacuum within the Igbo community—a neglect that has allowed our people’s voice to fade at a critical moment.

“Kanu expressed unwavering confidence in his legal team and his hope for release by the end of April 2025. This resonated as a powerful testament to his dedication and fortitude.”

In his remarks, Ezenekwe asked President Bola Tinubu to act and facilitate Kanu’s release.

“In light of today’s (Wednesday’s) encounter, I issue an earnest appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I call on him to draw upon the spirit of democracy and commitment to justice that defined his own struggles and to take decisive action in securing the freedom of our brother and hero, Nnamdi Kanu.”

“Let this moment serve as a turning point—a renewal of our collective determination to safeguard the rights, dignity, and future of the Igbo people,” he stated.