The conviction and life sentencing of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is sending shockwaves across the South East, Nigeria at large, and the wider diaspora, according to leaders of the Igbo Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Igbo Community Association FCT (ICA FCT) says members of the community are observing developments around Kanu’s case “with keen interest,” stressing that the events of November 20, 2025, represent a grave injustice against a historically marginalized people.
In a statement signed by Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, ICA FCT President General, the community described the court ruling as “judicial recklessness laced with the worst type of bigotry,” comparing its severity to historical events that nearly threatened Nigeria’s existence prior to 1966.
“The Igbo Community within the Federal Capital Territory is watching the developments around Mazi Nnamdi Kanu with keen interest. What occurred yesterday was injustice against a marginalized people,” the statement said.
The association expressed deep concern over the potential repercussions of the judgment on the South East and other regions in Nigeria, warning that the decision could inflame tensions if not addressed prudently.
“With a very saddened heart, the ICA FCT calls on the Tinubu administration to listen to the voice of the people. To the voices of forty-four legislators of the National Assembly who joined the call for President Tinubu to seek a political solution to the Nnamdi Kanu impasse,” the statement continued.
ICA FCT urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider a political resolution and grant Kanu freedom, describing it as the “wise approach” to defuse growing unrest.
“Igbos are Nigerians. We deserve to be treated as Nigerians. Nnamdi Kanu is a Nigerian. He deserves to be treated as one,” the statement concluded.
