The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) are set to hold a rally demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu in Rome, Italy, as the day set aside for his judgment draws closer.
The development was announced in a memo shared by Chinasa Nworu, an IPOB media representative and member of Family Writers Press.
The separatist movement with members in major cities of the world is activating its Italy branch to kickstart a “Free Nnamdi Rally” overseas and likely get other branches to follow up.
” The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Italy chapter is calling on all freedom fighters, supporters of justice, and members of the Biafran diaspora to unite in a powerful demonstration demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, who has been unjustly detained.” The memo read
The IPOB event is slated to be held by 10:am at Piazza del Planetario, Rome, Italy, on November 19th, 2025.
“This rally is more than a gathering; it’s a bold statement to the world that the struggle for Biafran self-determination and the freedom of our leader will not be silenced!” The memo added.
The proposed rally follows a Nigerian version convened by Yele Sowore, Sahara Reporters founder and Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team in Abuja, demanding the release of the IPOB leader. The Abuja rally led to the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, who has since been released.
The 4-year legal process involving Nnamdi Kanu and the Nigerian State is projected to come to an end by November 20th, the date slated by Justice Omotosho for judgment.
The Judge ruled on the day of the Judgment after Kanu refused to open his defence after a six-day window provided for him to do so. Justice Omotosho stated that the IPOB leader has lost the right to plead for a fair hearing following his refusal to open his defence.
Kanu, in response, has inquired about the constitutional backing for the alleged offence he committed and is standing trial for.
Kanu was kidnapped in Kenya and extradited to Nigeria in 2021 on alleged terrorism charges following the formation of the Eastern Security Network, an armed group tasked with safeguarding forests in eastern Nigeria from marauding herdsmen.
