The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has formally initiated legal proceedings against political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, over what his legal team describes as “highly defamatory and prejudicial publications.”
According to a statement issued by Kanu’s legal representatives on Friday, the action seeks a full public retraction, an unreserved apology, and substantial damages from Mr. Omokri. The suit reportedly centers on remarks made by Omokri via his verified social media platforms, which Kanu’s counsel claim malign the character of their client, disparage the IPOB movement, and unjustly target the Igbo people (Ndigbo).
The legal team emphasized that the publications in question not only cast aspersions on Kanu’s person and political activities but also risk inciting public hatred and deepening ethnic tensions.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is committed to defending his name, the image of IPOB, and the dignity of the Igbo people through all lawful means,” the statement read in part.
As of press time, Reno Omokri has not publicly responded to the legal challenge.
The case is likely to draw significant public and media attention, given both figures’ influence in Nigerian socio-political discourse and the broader conversations surrounding civil rights, secessionist movements, and ethnic relations in the country
