A powerful viral video has ignited fresh debate across Nigeria, featuring an angry woman delivering a scathing critique of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). She accuses him of bringing immense suffering and destruction to the Igbo heartland.
Court Sentence and Viral Outburst
This public condemnation comes just days after a significant legal development. A Federal High Court in Abuja found Nnamdi Kanu guilty on a terrorism charge. The court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, delivered its judgment on Thursday, November 20, 2025, sentencing the IPOB leader to life imprisonment.
Justice Omotosho stated that the ruling was based on "uncontroverted evidence" provided by the prosecution. He emphasized that Kanu's broadcasts actively encouraged violence and killings throughout Nigeria to further his campaign for a separate Biafran state.
A Voice of Frustration from the South-East
In the widely circulated clip, the visibly frustrated woman articulates the anguish of many in the region. She claims that Kanu's actions have resulted in "chaos, fear and destruction" for communities across the South-East.
"The Biafra movement is not something all Igbos support. People should stop trying to force us into one voice. There is already a divide, and Nnamdi Kanu worsened it," she stated, challenging the notion of a unified Igbo support for IPOB's methods.
She contrasted IPOB with earlier pro-Biafra groups like MASSOB, which she said pursued their agenda without plunging the region into turmoil. "Before IPOB, MASSOB ran its agenda without turning the East upside down. But with IPOB, we can’t even travel safely anymore. Mondays have become a nightmare. If you step out, you risk being killed," she lamented, referring to the controversial sit-at-home orders.
Economic Paralysis and Accusations of Hate
The woman detailed the severe impact of the ongoing crisis, blaming the enforced sit-at-home orders, rampant killings, and the activities of armed groups for paralyzing the region's economy and social life.
"My state is in shambles. The East is not what it used to be. ESN is in play, unknown gunmen are in play, and people are dying. Why is nobody talking about that?" she questioned. She directly accused Kanu of endangering millions of lives for his secessionist quest, which she said was not pursued legally.
Furthermore, she issued a warning about the content of Kanu's broadcasts. "Has any of you listened to his radio channel for just one hour? The amount of hate is alarming," she stated, expressing concern over the radicalization and hate speech she believes is propagated through these channels.
The video has reopened difficult conversations about the true cost of IPOB's activities, the heavy security response, and the deep-seated grievances that continue to fuel separatist sentiments in the South-East. As Nnamdi Kanu remains in custody, the region continues to grapple with insecurity, economic hardship, and significant social tension.
