Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), suggesting that his prolonged incarceration may be influenced by regional bias.
In a post shared on his X account, Ibe compared Kanu’s situation to that of other high-profile detainees, including former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, activist Omoyele Sowore, and Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho, all of whom have regained their freedom.
“Atiku Abubakar has been consistent on the Nnamdi Kanu issue. In 2023, he called for Kanu’s release and in 2024, proposed a political resolution. In line with his position, he has now backed the Sowore’s #MarchforKanu. It is a patriotic thing to do,” Ibe wrote.
He questioned the fairness of Kanu’s ongoing trial, describing it as a “sham” and pointing out what he called double standards in how the federal government handles similar cases.
“Why is Kanu’s case different? Maybe it is because his name is Nnamdi Kanu, and he comes from the wrong side of our geographical space,” Ibe remarked.
He further criticized the government’s decision to grant amnesty to Boko Haram members while keeping Kanu behind bars, insisting that a political solution remains the only viable path to resolving the issue.