Table of Contents
- Abduction of Nnamdi Kanu
- Personal Hardships
- Betrayal Allegations
- Public Humiliation
- Hope for Freedom
Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has shared the details surrounding her husband's abduction in 2009.
In a social media update on Thursday, Okwu-Kanu expressed that both she and Kanu have endured significant personal challenges in what she described as a fight for the “restoration and transformation” of their people.
She disclosed that Kanu was taken in broad daylight on December 19, 2009, the very day their traditional marriage was planned to take place.
Okwu-Kanu claimed that individuals loyal to Ralph Uwazuruike, the leader of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), captured Kanu in front of their family compound. She accused Uwazuruike of betraying her husband and stated that the event continues to be a painful memory.
According to her, Kanu was assaulted and subjected to public humiliation during the abduction.
She noted that his only “offense” was opposing what she characterized as the exploitation of the Igbo cause, which included the production of so-called Biafran passports, vehicle registration plates, and proposals for issuing currency for profit.
She concluded with, “I will stop here for today. But understand this: there are battles in which the only weapon you possess is time. And soon, Nnamdi Kanu will be free.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during Nnamdi Kanu's abduction?
Nnamdi Kanu was abducted in broad daylight on December 19, 2009, the day of his scheduled traditional marriage. He was taken by individuals loyal to Ralph Uwazuruike in front of their family square, and during the incident, he faced assault and public humiliation.
What does Uchechigeme Anyanwụụtụtụ Okwu-Kanu say about her husband's situation?
Okwu-Kanu highlights the immense personal hardships both she and her husband have faced in their struggle for the Igbo people’s restoration and transformation. She believes that time is a crucial weapon in their fight and expresses hope that Nnamdi Kanu will soon be free.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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