Kanu still detained because he rejected Tinubu’s terms accepted by Igboho — Sowore
Sowore Links Kanu’s Detention to Political Choices
Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore asserted that the ongoing detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, is significantly influenced by Kanu’s refusal to accept terms that he claims were agreed upon by fellow separatist Sunday Igboho.
Sowore made these statements while discussing the differing political strategies of Kanu and Igboho, in light of their interactions with the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu.
“Nnamdi Kanu is in jail today because he is different from Sunday Igboho. If Kanu were like Igboho, he would be campaigning for President Tinubu in the Southeast now,” Sowore stated. He emphasized that over the past decade, Kanu has rejected conditions that Igboho reportedly accepted.
Following a recent visit to campaign in Aba, Abia State, Sowore expressed a firm belief in the distinctions between the two activists. “I don’t know what he will do tomorrow, but comparing Kanu to Igboho would be heretical,” he said.
Sowore also criticized what he characterized as a trend of transactional politics prevalent in certain regions of Nigeria, referring to Igboho’s approach as “Amala politics,” a term he described as indicative of self-serving political motivations.
He cautioned that Igboho risks facing political disgrace, likening him to controversial figures from Nigeria’s political history. “Igboho could find himself in the hall of infamy, similar to individuals like the late Jim Nwobodo, who made bold claims that ultimately led to his downfall,” Sowore remarked. He referenced the political fates of other prominent figures, highlighting how their ambitions diminished over time.
Sowore concluded by warning that Igboho’s current trajectory could undermine his legacy. “If he was ever relevant, Igboho has positioned himself within the ranks of the infamous, and the international community may soon turn its attention toward him,” he said.
