The family of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he will not leave the Sokoto Custodial Centre unless directed by a court order.
In a statement issued by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu family of Umuahia, Abia State, the family emphasized that Kanu’s imprisonment in Sokoto is central to his pending appeal before the Court of Appeal.
They cautioned against extra-judicial interventions, stressing that any voluntary relocation could undermine his legal arguments.
The family noted that Kanu, who is representing himself (pro se), has argued that his sentencing to life imprisonment in Sokoto reflects judicial bias.
They pointed to Justice J.K. Omotosho’s 2025 ruling, which ordered Kanu to serve his sentence in Sokoto after describing him as someone who “hates the North with a passion.”
According to the family, this directive forms a substantive ground of appeal, as it raises questions of fairness and impartiality.
They warned that moving Kanu outside Sokoto without judicial approval could be interpreted as abandoning this critical appeal point.
The statement further revealed that while British consular staff had discussed possible relocation with Kanu, he rejected the offer, insisting that only the Court of Appeal should decide.
The family urged supporters to respect the legal process and avoid actions that could compromise his case.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has made it clear that he will not accept any intervention that bypasses the judicial process. He respects the courts and expects the courts to respect the law,” the family declared.
They concluded by reaffirming their commitment to ensuring that Kanu’s appeal runs its full course, describing the Sokoto sentencing as the most visible manifestation of bias in the trial.
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