Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Sunday paid a visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Correctional Centre. The visit, which drew significant public attention, also saw officials of the Sokoto State government in present at the facility with Otti.
Video captured during the visit shows heightened security around the prison as the governor met with Kanu, who was recently transferred to Sokoto after his conviction. On November 21, 2025, Kanu was sentenced by the Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple terrorism-related charges, receiving life imprisonment on four counts and additional jail terms on others.
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Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the visit and thanked Governor Otti for keeping his promise. He expressed hope that the governor’s intervention would mark the beginning of efforts to secure Kanu’s release. Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel, also praised the gesture, describing it as a strong message of solidarity.
The decision to move Kanu to Sokoto immediately after his conviction had sparked controversy, with his legal team and family raising concerns about restricted access and his health. His wife, Uchechi, said the relocation was unexpected, while his personal physician, Prof. M. A. C. Aghaji, warned that the transfer could worsen his medical condition.
Governor Otti had earlier stated that plans were underway to push for Kanu’s freedom, noting that discussions had begun long before the judgment. His visit has renewed public interest in Kanu’s case and the ongoing debates surrounding his imprisonment.
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