Abia Governor Visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Prison Amid Controversy

Abia Governor Visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto Prison Amid Controversy

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has visited Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. The visit comes after Kanu’s conviction and sentencing to life imprisonment by the Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism-related charges

Kanu was convicted on seven terrorism-related counts brought by the Federal Government and sentenced to life imprisonment on four counts. He also received 20 years and 5 years imprisonment on two other counts. The court’s ruling concluded that the prosecution had successfully proven its case against him

After his conviction, Kanu was transferred from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody in Abuja to the Sokoto Correctional Facility, sparking controversy and concern. His lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, condemned the transfer, describing it as an attempt to isolate Kanu from his family, legal team, and supporters

Kanu’s personal physician, Prof. M. A. C. Aghaji, warned that the sudden transfer posed serious health risks, given Kanu’s medical condition. In a letter to President Bola Tinubu, the physician described the move as “abrupt, troubling, and medically dangerous,” raising fears that his health could deteriorate in Sokoto prison

The visit by Governor Otti, accompanied by officials from the Sokoto State government, comes amid the controversy surrounding Kanu’s transfer and conviction. Footage obtained by SaharaReporters shows a heavy security presence surrounding the prison facility during the visit

The visit has sparked renewed interest in Kanu’s case, with many calling for his release. Governor Otti had previously stated that he had activated a strategy to secure Kanu’s release, citing poor management of the IPOB issue as a contributing factor to the current situation