Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the younger brother to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that his elder brother remains the man with the solution to Nigeria’s numerous challenges.
Speaking with our correspondent on Tuesday, Prince Emmanuel described his brother as a “Prisoner of Conscience,” who is being unjustly held by the Nigerian government despite his clear vision for justice, equity, peace, and good governance.
According to him, “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not the problem of Nigeria; he is actually the solution Nigeria needs to overcome its current challenges — from insecurity to corruption, from marginalization to bad governance.”
Prince Emmanuel lamented that rather than engage Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in dialogue or explore his ideas for a better society, the Nigerian government chose to incarcerate him unjustly, branding him a threat instead of recognizing his vision for peace and justice.
“The truth remains that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is a prisoner of conscience. He is not in detention because he stole public funds, killed anyone, or committed any crime. He is in detention because he spoke against injustice, oppression, and marginalization,” he added.
He further emphasized that if the Nigerian government can swallow its pride and engage Kanu in genuine dialogue, many of the country’s problems will find lasting solutions.
“Kanu is a man of ideas, peace, and wisdom. He has always advocated for peaceful coexistence, equity, fairness, and justice. Silencing him will never silence the truth he represents,” Prince Emmanuel stated.
Prince Emmanuel Kanu called on the international community, human rights organizations, and lovers of peace across the world to intensify pressure on the Nigerian government to unconditionally release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
He maintained that history will always remember Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, not as a criminal, but as a Prisoner of Conscience whose only crime was demanding justice and freedom for his people.
