The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged residents of the South-east region to withdraw their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) due to the delay in the hearing of the appeal of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to a report by Premium Times Nigeria, Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for terrorism in November 2025 at the Federal High Court in Abuja. However, his appeal against the judgement has not been listed for hearing since February 2026. This development has sparked renewed calls for his release from various quarters, including the South-east Traditional Rulers Council. Vanguard News reports that the monarchs have renewed their demand for Kanu’s unconditional release, lamenting that previous appeals to the Federal Government have failed to yield the desired outcome. The IPOB’s call to withdraw support for the APC is significant as the party has been facing criticism for its handling of Kanu’s case. This development is of interest to Nigerian readers as it highlights ongoing political tensions in the South-east region and the continued advocacy for the release of Kanu.
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