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Nnamdi Kanu Hopes for Bail by April After Spending Four Years in Detention
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), believes he will be granted bail this April after spending four years in detention.
Also, he shared this confidence with Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA) in Abuja, during a visit at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility where he is being held.
After the visit, Ezenekwe released a statement revealing that Kanu remains in high spirits despite his prolonged detention. He noted that Kanu appeared healthier, more relaxed, and had even gained weight.
According to Ezenekwe, Kanu expressed deep frustration over the lack of strong Igbo leadership advocating for his release. He also called for more effort in pushing for the interests of the Igbo people, emphasizing that a referendum remains key to self-determination.
Additionally, Kanu maintained that he had done nothing wrong other than urging his people to wake up. He reassured me that he was taking his medications and staying optimistic. Most importantly, he expressed full confidence in his legal team and remained hopeful that he would be released by the end of April 2025.
Reflecting on their meeting, Ezenekwe described it as a reminder of the ongoing fight for recognition, justice, and the advancement of Igbo interests in Nigeria. He urged President Bola Tinubu to order Kanu’s release, stating that it would be a significant step in demonstrating his commitment to justice.
“In the spirit of democracy and fairness, I appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action and secure the release of our brother and hero, Nnamdi Kanu. This moment should mark a turning point—a renewed determination to protect the rights, dignity, and future of the Igbo people,” Ezenekwe stated.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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