Orji Kalu Pushes for Political Solution to Nnamdi Kanu Case

Story: Written by Daniel November 24,2025

Abia North Senator Orji Uzor-Kalu has urged a political resolution to the ongoing legal issues surrounding IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu and the Federal Government.

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Kalu highlighted his continued engagement with government authorities regarding Kanu’s case following his conviction on terrorism-related charges by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

“The problem of Nnamdi Kanu is what we need to solve via a political process. I have been working with the Federal Government of Nigeria on how to solve this issue, and nobody should question the decision of Justice Omotosho,” he said.

Kalu added that while Kanu’s legal team plans to appeal the court ruling, he intends to consult Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi to advise the President on potential next steps.

The senator also acknowledged the negative impact of IPOB activities in the South-East, noting that several people lost jobs and lives due to the group’s actions.

Recalling past efforts, Kalu said he applied pressure on former President Muhammadu Buhari to secure Kanu’s release in April 2017, with support from Mamman Daura and the then Attorney General, Abubakar Malami.

“I know the pressure I personally put on President Buhari before he was released in April 2017. Nobody is talking about the Igbo who were killed,” he added.

Kalu’s comments underscore the need for dialogue and political engagement to address both the legal and social dimensions of the Kanu case.