By Otobong Gabriel, Abuja
The jailed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving his prison sentence in Nigeria, has been awarded Honorary Citizenship of the State of Georgia, United States of America.
Supporters say the recognition acknowledges Kanu’s advocacy for self-determination, civil liberties, and the rights of the Igbo people, despite his ongoing incarceration.
The certificate of honorary citizenship, issued by Georgia state authorities, has been widely shared online, eliciting reactions from both supporters and critics.
IPoB described the honor as “a sign of international recognition and solidarity” with Kanu’s cause.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has yet to comment on the development, and officials in Georgia have not released a detailed public statement regarding the conferment.
The award adds a new layer to the debate over Kanu’s imprisonment and the broader movement for self-determination in Nigeria’s South-East.
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