Uchechi, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has stated that her husband is battling against forces that are even darker than those faced by Nelson Mandela in South Africa. She stressed that Kanu is not a terrorist but rather Africa’s most significant freedom fighter.
In a post on X, she expressed: “The Igbo youths and students stand united with Mazi #NnamdiKanu. #NnamdiKanu is not a terrorist.
“He is the greatest African freedom fighter alive and the leader of millions of Biafrans around the globe who are united under his leadership in #IPOB.”
Uchechi acknowledged that while the IPOB leader is not flawless—since no one is—”he cares deeply for his people, and they reciprocate that love, with many ready to defend him with their lives.”
“And you know, Nelson Mandela fought against apartheid with those who were open to dialogue, despite its harshness. In contrast, Mazi #NnamdiKanu is up against forces that are far more sinister,” she added.
Currently, Kanu is serving a life sentence at the Sokoto Custodial Centre after being convicted by Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High Court.
He received this sentence for terrorism-related charges linked to his efforts to achieve the independent state of Biafra.