Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, the wife of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has dismissed widespread online reports claiming she initiated divorce proceedings against her husband. In a statement released on social media, Okwu-Kanu described the viral claims as entirely fabricated and urged the public to disregard them as malicious misinformation.
Statement Denying Divorce
“My attention was drawn to false reports circulating online claiming that I have filed for divorce from my husband, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. For the avoidance of doubt, I have not filed for divorce. The publication is entirely false and should be treated as misinformation,” the statement read. She added, “It is deeply concerning that individuals continue to fabricate stories about my family and present them as facts without any attempt at verification. Deliberately spreading falsehoods does not advance any cause; it only misleads the public and undermines responsible journalism.” Okwu-Kanu urged the public to rely only on information that comes directly from her or through her authorised representatives.
Background of Kanu’s Incarceration
The denial comes amid the ongoing incarceration of the IPOB leader, who is currently serving a life sentence at the Sokoto Correctional Centre following his high-profile conviction. In a landmark ruling delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja in November 2025, the separatist leader was found guilty on all seven counts of terrorism-related charges brought against him by the Federal Government.
Details of the Conviction
The IPOB leader was convicted of all seven counts of terrorism-related charges. He was sentenced to life imprisonment on counts 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, 20 years on count 3, and five years on count 7. The sentences are to run concurrently.
