The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent deaths of prominent Igbo figures, including the President- General of Ohanaeze, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former Minister Ogbonnaya Onu, Senator Ifeanyi Uba, and the renowned singer Onyeka Onwenu. ..Read Full Article
During his routine meeting with his legal team at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja, Kanu conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the families of the deceased. He described the loss of these prominent individuals as a great tragedy for the Igbo people and urged the community to come together in prayer to avert further deaths.
Kanu’ s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, made the IPOB leader’ s message public, highlighting Kanu’ s deep concern about the sudden spate of deaths among key Igbo leaders. ” Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is pained at their demise and as he mourns, he sends his comfort to Ndigbo, ” Ejimakor shared. He added that Kanu cautioned against speaking ill of the departed, emphasizing that doing so goes against Igbo tradition.
Kanu specifically mentioned Onyeka Onwenu, recalling her close relationship with him and the invaluable advice she often provided. He praised her as a firm believer in freedom and expressed confidence that she lived a fulfilled life, deserving of eternal rest.
In his unexpected message, Kanu called on Igbos to respect the memory of the deceased and to avoid negative commentary. He also urged the community to engage in prayers to prevent further tragedies. Kanu’ s words resonate deeply, as he stressed the importance of unity and respect during this difficult time.
The IPOB leader’ s call for prayer and respect serves as a reminder of the need for solidarity among the Igbo people as they navigate these challenging times.
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