Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has urged the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to adopt dialogue with the Federal Government as a way to resolve his legal and political challenges.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his counsel, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Igboho praised Kanu for his recent decision to formally cancel the Monday sit-at-home order that has affected the South-East for five years.
He described the decision to end the weekly protest as a necessary step toward restoring stability in the region.
The statement read, “Chief Sunday Adeyemo wishes to commend the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on his recent cancellation of the Monday sit-at-home across the South-East zone of Nigeria.
“Chief Igboho believes that the move by Mazi Kanu to end the five-year Monday economic siege on the South-East zone is thoughtful.”
Beyond the suspension of the civil disobedience directive, Igboho called for a change in approach, urging Kanu to seek common ground through formal negotiations with the present administration.
“Chief Igboho urges the IPOB leader to vigorously explore dialogue and mediation with the Federal Government to break the deadlock in his ordeal”, the statement said.
The activist expressed confidence that the administration of President Bola Tinubu would be open to such engagements, noting that a peaceful outcome is possible if both sides act in good faith.
“While it is the fundamental right of Mazi Kanu to pursue self-determination, Chief Igboho believes that the current administration of President Bola Tinubu is predisposed to negotiation and mutual understanding for the peace, shared prosperity, security and the deserved respect that the South-East commands”, the statement added.
The statement also criticised individuals or groups allegedly profiting from the crisis in the South-East.
Igboho warned that the “desecration” of the region must end to pave the way for economic recovery.
“Chief Igboho also urges all those who make profits from the desecration and despoliation of the South-East through violence to desist from such acts in the interest of peace and economic prosperity of the region and the nation,” the statement added.
Igboho’s intervention represents a notable show of solidarity between the two prominent ethnic activists, reflecting a growing consensus on the need for peace and dialogue in the pursuit of regional stability.
The pro-Biafran group declared the sit-at-home in August 2021 to protest Kanu’s rendition to Nigeria and his subsequent detention.
During the exercise, markets, schools, banks and offices remained closed.
Recall that Kanu was convicted of terrorism-related offences on November 20, 2025, and sentenced to life imprisonment, a decision his family rejected while promising to appeal.
After his sentencing, Kanu was moved to the Sokoto Correctional Centre to serve his term, as the court ruled that the Kuje Custodial Centre in Abuja would not be suitable for him.
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