Joe Igbokwe, a prominent Nigerian politician, has expressed strong opposition to calls for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), saying he "feels like vomiting" at the idea.
Igbokwe condemned the growing advocacy by certain groups and political figures pushing for Kanu’s freedom, arguing that Kanu’s activities have caused significant violence and instability in Nigeria.
He accused IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), of perpetrating attacks that have resulted in the deaths of security personnel and destruction of public infrastructure.
Igbokwe maintained that releasing Kanu without due legal process would undermine justice, embolden insurgency, and further inflame ethnic tensions within the country.
His statement comes amid ongoing debates in Nigeria about Kanu’s detention, with his supporters calling for unconditional release and critics insisting on lawful prosecution.
The politician’s remarks highlight the deep divisions in Nigerian society regarding IPOB’s role and the broader issue of ethnic and political stability.