[BREAKING]: IPOB Defends Nnamdi Kanu’s Appeal, Accuses System Of Bias, Questions Nigeria’s Security Direction (Full Details)

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has released a fresh statement addressing the legal battle involving its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, following the filing of his appeal against a terrorism conviction at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

In the statement signed by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, the group confirmed that Kanu submitted his Notice of Appeal on February 4, 2026, seeking to overturn the judgment and life sentences imposed on him. IPOB described the ruling as controversial and alleged that the judicial process was influenced by political considerations.

The organisation also raised concerns about what it termed limitations placed on Kanu’s legal access during his detention, arguing that such conditions complicate the appeal process. These claims have not been independently verified, and there has been no immediate official response from the judiciary or relevant government authorities.

Beyond the legal case, IPOB linked the ongoing insecurity in parts of Nigeria to broader governance challenges, urging the Federal Government to rethink its strategy on justice and national stability. The group reiterated its demand for Kanu’s immediate release, insisting that fairness in the legal system remains key to long-term peace.

As of press time, security agencies and federal officials had yet to issue fresh comments on the latest allegations contained in the statement. IPOB remains a proscribed organisation under Nigerian law, and authorities have repeatedly warned against activities associated with the group.