The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), under the supreme leadership of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, salutes Chief Martin Onovo, respected 2015 Presidential Candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP) and Head of Policy Positions at the Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), for his principled and fearless stance against the fraudulent attempt to link Simon Ekpa’s conviction in Finland to Onyendu’s persecution.
Chief Onovo rightly identified Simon Ekpa as a deranged criminal whose activities bear no connection to IPOB or its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. He further noted that the Nigerian government’s unlawful disobedience to its own courts by refusing to release Onyendu after being discharged created the vacuum exploited by opportunists like Ekpa.
IPOB: A Peaceful Global Self-Determination Movement
Let it be clear to the international community: IPOB is a peaceful and lawful self-determination movement, registered in more than 60 countries and active in over 100 nations and territories worldwide.
Our activities are guided by international law, particularly the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), both of which affirm the right of indigenous peoples to self-determination.
Despite Nigeria’s false labeling of IPOB as a terrorist group, no other country, international body, or global court has endorsed such a designation. IPOB remains whiter than white, and whiter than snow, before the international community.
Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu: A Symbol of Sacrifice and Courage
Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s life is a testimony of sacrifice, compassion, and dedication to his people:
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He has endured seven years of unlawful detention after his extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria.
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He sacrificed personal comfort, even his parents, for the liberation of his people.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, he mobilised resources to feed and support millions across Biafraland.
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Under his leadership, IPOB defended the East against marauding herdsmen, reduced insecurity, and restored dignity to local communities.
These achievements prove why Onyendu remains the most unifying Igbo leader in modern history, mobilising millions across the globe for the Biafra cause.
Simon Ekpa: A Nigerian State Project to Discredit IPOB
The world must understand: Simon Ekpa is not IPOB’s creation. He is a deliberate product of the Nigerian State and its collaborators, designed to replace Onyendu’s lawful leadership with violence and chaos.
Just as ISWAP was used to replace Abubakar Shekau in Boko Haram, the Nigerian cabal sought to use Ekpa to undermine IPOB. This sinister agenda has failed and will continue to fail. IPOB remains firmly united under Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, with no connection whatsoever to Ekpa’s criminal violence.
Appeal to the International Community
We urge democratic governments, human rights organizations, and international observers to take note of the following:
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Nigerian courts have discharged Onyendu, yet he remains unlawfully detained in violation of domestic and international law.
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IPOB is a global, peaceful movement legally operating in countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, Canada, and Australia.
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Nigeria is attempting to weaponise Simon Ekpa’s conviction in Finland to smear Onyendu and delegitimise Biafra’s peaceful struggle — a tactic that has failed internationally.
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Nigeria’s refusal to release Onyendu has empowered opportunists like Ekpa, not IPOB.
Conclusion
Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is in detention today not because of any crime, but because his unmatched popularity, moral authority, and vision for a free Biafra threaten the Nigerian ruling class and their collaborators.
We echo Chief Martin Onovo’s position: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu must be released unconditionally. His continued persecution is an assault on justice, an insult to Nigeria’s judiciary, and a grave violation of international law.
The international community must not remain silent while a peaceful leader is persecuted and criminals are empowered. Justice demands the immediate freedom of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Signed:
Comrade Emma Powerful
Spokesperson, Media and Publicity Secretary for IPOB
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