The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has stated that growing discontent across the South-East over his conviction could have a major impact on voting patterns in the 2027 general elections.
Kanu’s legal consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed this on Sunday in a statement issued on behalf of the IPOB leader.
Ejimakor noted that during his travels across the South-East over the Christmas and New Year holidays, he observed widespread dissatisfaction among residents regarding Kanu’s sentencing. He warned that if the issue is not addressed, political figures involved in the conviction may face consequences at the polls.
“During my travels across the South-East, I noticed that Ndigbo are very unhappy about the conviction of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. If this is not rectified urgently, they will ensure their voices are heard in the 2027 elections. Even Google confirms this,” Ejimakor said.
In December 2025, Ejimakor raised concerns about Kanu’s transfer to a correctional facility in Sokoto, hundreds of kilometres from Abuja, describing it as a threat to his constitutional rights and ability to pursue an appeal.
Speaking on television, Ejimakor emphasized that Kanu’s rights under Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria remain intact, stating that the post-judgment process requires immediate and close legal action.
“That constitutional right must be exercised before the Court of Appeal, or through possible post-judgment proceedings in the High Court. But as it stands, the world knows, the High Court knows, and all stakeholders know that Nnamdi Kanu currently has no legal counsel and continues to represent himself,” Ejimakor said.
The consultant expressed shock at the transfer of Kanu from Abuja to Sokoto shortly after his sentencing, highlighting the difficulties such distance imposes on his legal representation.
Kanu was convicted on seven counts related to terrorism on Thursday, November 20, 2025, by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, following years of trial interruptions, detention, and disputes between his defence team and Nigerian authorities.
