In order to address his ongoing legal and political issues, prominent Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has urged Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra who is now detained, to engage in discussion with the Federal Government.
In a statement issued by his legal team on Friday, February 13, Igboho made the call.
Kanu’s recent decision to formally revoke the Monday sit-at-home directive that has affected the South-East for five years was praised by him. He explained that the decision to stop the weekly demonstration was an essential step in bringing stability back to the area.
The statement read
“Chief Sunday Adeyemo wishes to commend the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on his recent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East zone of Nigeria.
Chief Igboho believes that the move by Mazi Kanu to end the five-year Monday economic siege on the South-East zone is thoughtful.
Chief Igboho urges the IPOB leader to vigorously explore dialogue and mediation with the Federal Government to break the deadlock in his ordeal”, the statement said.
The activist expressed optimism that the government of President Bola Tinubu would be receptive to such overtures, suggesting that a peaceful resolution is within reach if both parties engage in good faith.
“While it is the fundamental right of Mazi Kanu to pursue self-determination, Chief Igboho believes that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu is predisposed to negotiation and mutual understanding for the peace, shared prosperity, security and the deserved respect that the South-East commands”, the statement added.
Igboho went on to caution those allegedly benefiting from the unrest in the South-East.
“Chief Igboho also urges all those who make profits from the desecration and despoliation of the South-East through violence to desist from such acts in the interest of peace and economic prosperity of the region and the nation,” the statement added
Recall that on November 20, 2025, Kanu was convicted of terrorism-related offences and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment and has since been taken to the Sokoto Correctional Centre to serve his sentence. His family has however vowed to appeal the judgment.
