Aloy Ejimakor, who serves as legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has said many Igbo people are unhappy with the life imprisonment handed to the separatist leader. He said the anger he observed across the South-East could affect voting behaviour in the 2027 general elections if the judgment is not reviewed.
Ejimakor explained that during his recent travels across the South-East during the Christmas and New Year period, he noticed widespread dissatisfaction among residents over Kanu’s conviction. According to him, the issue has remained a major concern in conversations within the region, with many people feeling that justice was not served.
He warned that if the situation is not addressed quickly, the displeasure among Igbos may be expressed politically during the next general elections. He added that public interest data also shows continued concern about the case.
Nnamdi Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2025 by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The court found him guilty of terrorism-related offences linked to his role in the agitation for an independent Biafra state.
The presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, ruled that although the offences could have attracted a death sentence, the court chose life imprisonment instead. The judgment followed years of legal battles between Kanu and the Nigerian government.
For nearly a decade, Kanu has faced several charges, including treason and terrorism, arising from his leadership of IPOB and his calls for secession. His conviction has continued to draw reactions from supporters and political observers across the country.
Ejimakor’s comments add to ongoing debates over the impact of Kanu’s imprisonment on national unity and future political developments, especially as the 2027 elections draw closer.