The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has confirmed the authenticity of a handwritten letter that was purportedly written by Kanu himself, notwithstanding Simon Ekpa’s claims to the contrary.
Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, showed the letter to the public during a press conference on Friday. The letter asks for an ended to all “sit-at-home” protests in the southeast.
Simon Ekpa, who calls himself the Prime Minister of Biafra, has refuted the claim, saying that Kanu did not write the letter.
The ongoing disagreement within the IPOB leadership has been exacerbated by the family’s acknowledgment of the letter’s authenticity.
This occurs at a time when the region and the group they represent are very tense, underscoring the challenges they face as they navigate their collective response to Kanu’s imprisonment and the subsequent civil unrest.
The verification of the letter by Kanu’s family provides some clarity amidst the uncertainties and conflict surrounding the leadership and future direction of the IPOB.
Recall that Simon Ekpa through his verified Twitter handle in reaction to the release of the letter said, “Our attention has been drawn to the fake letter from the pit of hell being paraded by Nigeria media claiming that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu wrote a letter.
“It is not only a joke but an insult taking too far that the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra is being misrepresented in this way.
“As the Prime Minister of Biafra under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, I call on all Biafrans to disregard the fake letter coming from DSS. We can’t take any order from the Islamic DSS and that is final.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu must be released and he must address Biafrans from Finland.
“That is the condition of the Prime Minister of Biafra and the Biafra Republic Government In Exile”.
However, Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emma Kanu has confirmed that the letter actually emanated from the IPOB leader.
Emma Kanu who visited Kanu at the DSS detention last week said, “Anybody doubting it is insane.
“I visited him last week and he has re-iterated that several times. Nnamdi Kanu is not interested in killing or suffering people but in the freedom of his people. The letter is actually his handwriting and I can confirm it.
Ada Peter
