Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has made a strong statement about the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
According to Daily Post, Farotimi said Kanu was “110% correct” in everything he said about Nigeria and the problems facing the country. Farotimi spoke in a video shared on X by Advocacy For Good Governance.
The lawyer said events in Nigeria had continued to support some of the concerns Kanu raised during his agitation.
He questioned why Kanu remained in detention while people accused of serious offences continued to move freely. For Farotimi, the situation raises serious questions about justice and the way the Nigerian state handles dissent.
He argued that the issues Kanu highlighted should not be ignored. Instead, Farotimi called for a serious examination of the problems driving anger and distrust across the country.
He also warned against dismissing people simply because their views are uncomfortable. According to him, refusing to address legitimate grievances could create bigger problems for Nigeria.
Farotimi said he had interacted with different separatist voices across the country. He noted that he had engaged with people from both Igboland and Yorubaland during his years of activism.
The lawyer maintained that such conversations helped him understand the frustrations behind some separatist positions. He suggested that Nigeria must confront those frustrations instead of simply treating them as security threats.
Farotimi’s comments come amid continued debate over Kanu’s detention and the wider question of separatist agitation in Nigeria. His remarks are also likely to reignite discussions about Kanu’s warnings and whether the government has adequately addressed the issues behind them.
For Farotimi, the answer appears clear. He believes Kanu’s assessment of Nigeria deserves to be taken seriously.
The lawyer’s position could further fuel the debate over Kanu’s case, Nigeria’s political structure and the grievances that continue to shape separatist movements.
