According to a report by Daily Post on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Mr Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Governor of Anambra State, has pledged that he would secure the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, if elected President of Nigeria.
He made the commitment while addressing Nigerians during an engagement in Washington, where he spoke on issues relating to national unity, governance, and the handling of separatist agitations in the country.
Speaking during the event, Obi maintained that there was no justification for the continued detention of Kanu.
He argued that the IPOB leader had not committed any offence that warranted prolonged incarceration, insisting that the circumstances surrounding his arrest and detention did not support the government's actions against him.
The former governor stated that comments made by Kanu on Radio Biafra should not be sufficient grounds for his detention.
According to him, expressing opinions or making verbal remarks, even when considered offensive by some individuals, should not automatically result in imprisonment.
He stressed that such matters should be addressed through lawful and democratic means.
Obi further explained that his administration would pursue a different approach in handling agitations and grievances across the country.
He said that rather than relying on force or detention, his government would prioritize engagement and discussions aimed at resolving disputes and addressing concerns raised by various groups.
During his remarks, he emphasized the importance of dialogue in maintaining national peace and stability.
He noted that meaningful conversations with aggrieved groups would help foster understanding and create opportunities for lasting solutions to issues that have contributed to tensions in different parts of Nigeria.
The NDC presidential candidate also reiterated his commitment to inclusive governance, stating that all citizens and groups should be given a platform to express their concerns within the framework of the law.
He maintained that open communication and constructive engagement remain essential tools for resolving political and social disagreements.
He said: “There’s no reason for keeping Nnamdi Kanu. I will free Nnamdi Kanu as President, he has done nothing wrong, the government has no reason to arrest him because he was speaking and calling people names on radio, it doesn’t make sense.”
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