A group of visually impaired individuals took to the streets of Enugu on Monday, calling for the immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
The protesters led by coordinators, marched peacefully through major streets, chanting solidarity songs and demanding justice.
They appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the federal government to consider Kanu’s prolonged detention as an issue of human rights and fairness, urging that he be released unconditionally.
Public reactions stir debate
The protest sparked mixed reactions on social media, as some Nigerians sympathised with the blind demonstrators, while others criticised their involvement.
One user wrote, “I don’t blame them as they can’t see the terror he has done to Igbo land,” while another lamented, “Look at people the government should be looking after but looting the money instead.”
Several commenters expressed concern for the protesters’ safety, warning that if police used tear gas or force, the blind protesters might not be able to escape quickly.
Criticism and political undertones
Others, however, mocked the situation, suggesting that Kanu might have misled the protesters with false promises.
A comment read, “Maybe Nnamdi Kanu has promised them that when Biafra comes, they will begin to see again. That Nnamdi Kanu can lie!”
Despite the criticisms, the demonstration remained peaceful, highlighting once again the deep divisions surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing detention and the emotional weight of the Biafra movement in southeastern Nigeria.
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A group of blind people took to the streets of Enugu today, peacefully protesting for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. pic.twitter.com/iTU78UFd0U
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