Pardon Kanu or Face Strong Opposition in 2027, Igbo Group Warns Tinubu

The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stating that his chances for a second term in 2027 depend heavily on his willingness to grant a presidential pardon to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The Deputy President-General of the organization, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, emphasized that the President is currently navigating a political minefield.

He noted that several powerful interest groups across the country are already strategizing to block his re-election.

According to the Ohanaeze chieftain, releasing Kanu would serve as a masterstroke to lower the political tension in the South-East and dismantle the primary tool used by the opposition to mobilize against the current administration in the region.

Isiguzoro argued that the political climate is becoming increasingly unfavorable for the President. He claimed that a diverse coalition, including northern elites, Middle Belt leaders, and influential business moguls, is quietly forming an alliance to frustrate the President’s 2027 ambitions.

To counter this, he suggested that a pardon for Kanu, ideally timed for a significant national date like June 12 or October 1, would act as a strategic reset.

Beyond the issue of the IPOB leader, the Igbo leader urged President Tinubu to reconsider the recently introduced tax laws.

He warned that these policies have alienated major private-sector players who are now allegedly funding opposition movements in response to the economic pressure.

He further advised the President to focus on visible governance, such as the full implementation of the 2014 National Conference report and the accelerated completion of major infrastructure projects.

The Ohanaeze leader also proposed the creation of additional states across the six geopolitical zones as a way to broaden the President’s support base.

He concluded by noting that 2027 will not be a walkover, insisting that the President must use “strategy, courage, and timely political decisions” to survive the mounting conspiracy against his government.

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