Bishops urge Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu

The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to consider the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the imprisoned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

The appeal was made during the CBCN’s 2026 Synod held in Abuja on Wednesday. Archbishop Robert Imoh, addressing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, represented the South-East region in this request.

“With all my heart, I want to say that this great government of Nigeria, under President Tinubu, is doing marvellously well. And I want to humbly request, sir, this is from the South-East, with my knees on the ground, that you beg our dear President that Nnamdi Kanu be released,” Imoh stated.

Additionally, representatives from Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones expressed their support for CBCN President-General, Archbishop Leonard Bature Kawas, authorizing him to address matters impacting the nation.

“Now that the House has mandated me to speak, I will now speak,” Kawas remarked during the proceedings.

The CBCN reported that it includes over 950 consecrated and installed canonical bishops throughout Nigeria and operates in 51 countries. The organization also reaffirmed its support for the Tinubu administration.

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