Obi Cubana Speaks On How Nnamdi Kanu Will Be Release
Nigerian businessman Obi Cubana has shared his view on the continued detention and legal situation involving Nnamdi Kanu.
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that he spoke during a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
Speaking on the matter, he said the case should be handled with fairness and proper legal steps, not through pressure or force. He explained that the situation requires patience and a gradual approach, adding that he believes the issue will eventually lead to Kanu’s release in due time.
He said: “On the case of Nnamdi Kanu, I have said it earlier that the government needs to treat him the same way they treat others. But it’s not something that will be done by force; it is a step-by-step process. This time around, soon, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will be free.”
Kanu was first arrested in 2015 by Nigerian authorities over allegations linked to terrorism, treason, and running an unlawful group. He was later granted bail in 2017 but left the country after a military operation in his hometown.
In 2021, he was arrested again abroad and returned to Nigeria, a move that later sparked legal disputes and public criticism.
His trial resumed with the Federal Government accusing him of inciting violence through broadcasts and activities connected to his group.
In 2022, an appeal court discharged him and questioned how he was brought back to Nigeria, but legal battles continued as fresh steps were taken to revive the charges.
The trial went on for years, drawing attention across the country, especially in the South-East, where his supporters staged protests and sit-at-home actions demanding his release.
In November 2025, a Federal High Court in Abuja found him guilty on multiple terrorism-related charges. The court ruled that his actions and statements contributed to violence and unrest. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
