Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has delivered a powerful and unflinching endorsement of detained Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, declaring that Kanu was "110 percent correct" in everything he said about Nigeria and that his criticisms of the Nigerian state, its judiciary and its governance structures were entirely justified. Farotimi made the remarks in a recent interview, reaffirming his longstanding position that Kanu's agitation was rooted in legitimate grievances about the marginalisation of the Igbo people and the failure of the Nigerian state to uphold justice and equity.
Farotimi, who has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government and a consistent advocate for Kanu's release, said that Kanu's analysis of Nigeria's problems had been vindicated by events. "Nnamdi Kanu was 110 percent correct in everything he said about Nigeria," Farotimi declared. He argued that Kanu's accusations against the Nigerian government, including allegations of extrajudicial killings, marginalisation of the South-East, and the complicity of the judiciary in the executive's abuses, were not only accurate but had been proven by subsequent developments.
The activist rejected the narrative that Kanu was responsible for the violence and insecurity in the South-East, a claim that has been advanced by some political figures, including APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe, who had previously alleged that Kanu killed thousands of Igbos and destroyed businesses in the region. Farotimi dismissed such allegations as propaganda and insisted that Kanu's agitation was a response to systemic injustice rather than a cause of it. "The violence in the South-East is a consequence of state failure, not the actions of Nnamdi Kanu," he said.
Farotimi also renewed his criticism of the judiciary, accusing it of losing its independence and serving the interests of the executive branch. He argued that Kanu's prolonged detention without trial, and the refusal of the courts to order his release despite numerous legal rulings, were evidence of a judicial system that had been captured by the executive. "Nigeria is only pretending to be a democracy," Farotimi said, quoting his earlier remarks. "The judiciary has become a tool of oppression, not a protector of rights."
Farotimi's endorsement of Kanu comes against the backdrop of Kanu's life sentence, which was handed down on November 20, 2025, after he was found guilty on all seven counts of terrorism, treason, and incitement. The verdict was met with outrage from Kanu's supporters and human rights advocates, who condemned the trial as a miscarriage of justice and called for his immediate release. Farotimi has been among the most vocal critics of the trial, arguing that Kanu was denied a fair hearing and that the charges against him were politically motivated.
The human rights lawyer's remarks have drawn both praise and criticism. Supporters of Kanu have welcomed Farotimi's endorsement, seeing it as a validation of their long-standing demands for justice and equity for the Igbo people. Critics, however, have accused Farotimi of inciting divisions and legitimising a separatist agenda that threatens the unity of Nigeria. The Nigerian government has consistently rejected calls for Kanu's release, maintaining that his prosecution was lawful and that his actions posed a threat to national security.
Kanu, who has been in detention since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya in June 2021, has consistently denied the charges against him and insisted that his advocacy for self-determination was a legitimate expression of political dissent. His case has become a rallying point for supporters of Biafran independence, as well as for human rights advocates who view his detention as a symbol of the Nigerian state's repression of dissent. Farotimi's endorsement of Kanu's position has added a powerful voice to the growing chorus of demands for his release.
As the legal and political battle over Kanu's future continues, Farotimi's declaration that Kanu was "110 percent correct" about Nigeria is likely to resonate with those who share his frustration with the country's governance failures. For Farotimi, the message is clear: Kanu's warnings about the dangers of state repression, judicial complicity and ethnic marginalisation were not only accurate but prophetic. Whether his endorsement will shift public opinion or influence the course of Kanu's legal battle remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: Farotimi has made his position unmistakably clear, and he is not backing down.
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