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A governorship aspirant in Abia State has made a bold political statement regarding the release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, ahead of the 2027 elections.
The candidate was quoted as saying: “I will set Mazi Nnamdi Kanu free once I become Governor of Abia State in 2027. I said it, and I will do it. I have the capacity—don’t doubt me.”
The statement was attributed to Dr. Eric Opah, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Abia State for the 2027 election cycle, during what appears to be a political engagement or public address.
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has remained in the custody of Nigerian authorities following his arrest and ongoing legal proceedings on charges related to his separatist activities.
The comment is already generating political attention, as issues surrounding Kanu’s detention remain highly sensitive and continue to spark debate in Nigeria’s South-East political landscape.
Campaign rhetoric around his case has historically been a recurring theme among some political actors in the region, often reflecting broader discussions about justice, federal authority, and regional agitation.
However, legal experts and observers note that matters involving detention and prosecution fall under constitutional and judicial processes, which are not solely within the discretion of state executive authority.
As the 2027 election cycle gradually builds momentum, statements such as this are expected to further intensify political conversations in Abia State and beyond.
