A delegation of Igbo spiritual mothers has paid a visit to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Correctional Centre.
The visit was led by Chief Mrs. Oliaku Chika Ibeneme, popularly revered as Nne Mmanwu Igbo Niine (Mother of All Igbo Masquerades) and a former Commissioner for Works and Housing in Anambra State. She represented Ndi Nne Mụọ Ala-Igbo nile, a body comprising titled spiritual mothers from across Igboland.
In a statement issued after the meeting, the delegation reaffirmed its solidarity with Kanu, describing the visit as a symbolic act of maternal concern and spiritual responsibility. The group said prayers were offered, ancestral blessings invoked, and gestures of support extended during the engagement.
According to the statement, the mission underscores what the spiritual mothers consider their ancestral and cultural duty to stand in advocacy for justice and equity on behalf of the Igbo people.
The delegation also revealed plans to expand its advocacy efforts beyond the prison visit. It disclosed intentions to consult with traditional rulers, respected elders, and spiritual authorities across the country in pursuit of dialogue and broader support for Kanu’s unconditional release.
They called on Nigerians, particularly those from the South-East, to remain united in peaceful advocacy and prayers as the legal process continues.
Kanu remains in detention pending the conclusion of ongoing court proceedings, with his case continuing to attract attention from socio-cultural and political stakeholders nationwide.