Our Reporter, Abuja
The Special Counsel to Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Aloy Ejimakor, has said that the recent conferment of honorary citizenship on Kanu by the State of Georgia in the United States further discredits claims that the IPOB leader is a terrorist.
Ejimakor made the assertion in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he described the honour as proof of Kanu’s global recognition and moral standing.
According to him, if Kanu were truly a terrorist, he would not have been deemed worthy of such a prestigious distinction by American authorities.
“If he’s truly a terrorist, he never would’ve received this prestigious honor,” Ejimakor wrote.
“Americans are very unique at knowing where the truth lies.”
He expressed confidence that the truth surrounding Kanu’s case would soon become clear, predicting that the IPOB leader would ultimately regain his freedom.
“In the shortness of time, the truth shall prevail in this troubled land & the son of man shall walk free & triumphant,” he added.
Kanu, who is currently serving a life sentence in Sokoto prison after his conviction by a federal high court in Abuja of terrorism-related charges, has continued to attract international attention and advocacy, with his legal team and supporters insisting on his innocence and calling for his release.
Ikengaonline reports that Kanu was recently conferred with honorary citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States of America.
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) was also adopted as an “Outstanding Citizen” who should be “accorded every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia.”
The proclamation was reportedly issued by Georgia’s Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, on behalf of the Republican-controlled U.S. state.
The honorary citizenship from the State of Georgia has been cited by his supporters as evidence of his perceived contributions and the global support for his cause.
