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In a recent appearance on Arise TV, political analyst and development expert Abba Kaka offered a piercing critique of the politics behind the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). His remarks have stirred widespread debate, exposing what many now see as the deep intersection between justice, politics, and Nigeria’s fragile unity.
Kaka asserted that Kanu’s continued incarceration goes far beyond the boundaries of law and national security. Instead, it reflects a web of political manipulation and electoral strategy that has shaped decisions at the highest levels of power.
According to him, during the last general elections, influential political actors feared that Kanu’s release could have tilted the electoral balance, particularly in the Southeast.
“If you allow him to come out, a certain political party might not win the election,”
Kaka revealed, citing conversations he said occurred among political insiders.
His statement quickly ignited conversations across social and political circles, with many Nigerians viewing it as a confirmation of long-held suspicions — that political convenience often outweighs the rule of law in sensitive national matters.
Kaka lamented that Kanu’s case has evolved from a legal issue into a symbol of political interference, warning that such actions only deepen mistrust among citizens.
“This matter has gone beyond the courtroom; it has become a symbol of political manipulation. The more justice is delayed, the more resentment and alienation grow among the people,”
he said.
The analyst described the government’s handling of the case as a serious blow to Nigeria’s democratic image, accusing authorities of setting a “dangerous precedent” by ignoring court orders for political gain.
“It is unacceptable that someone remains in custody for so long without conviction. Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done. When citizens lose faith in the fairness of the system, the government loses its moral authority,”
Kaka stressed.He called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to demonstrate leadership by approaching the issue with statesmanship and fairness, urging both federal and Southeast leaders to open channels of dialogue aimed at achieving reconciliation and lasting peace.
Kaka cautioned that Nigeria cannot afford to let partisan interests overshadow national unity, warning that suppressing political movements through force rather than engagement only hardens resistance and alienates communities.
He concluded by urging the government to respect judicial processes, noting that continued defiance of court rulings risks normalizing impunity and undermining democratic institutions.
“When justice becomes selective,” Kaka warned, “democracy loses its soul.”
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