If Tinubu Release Nnamdi Kanu Today, I Can Bet You That Celebration Won’t Cease For 2 Months-Opara

According to Symfoni TV, on Monday, October 12, 2026, Nigerian lawyer Maxwell Opara has suggested that the release of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu by President Bola Tinubu could trigger prolonged celebrations, reflecting the significance of the matter to Kanu’s supporters.

Opara made the remark while commenting on the possibility of Kanu regaining his freedom. He expressed confidence that such a development would generate widespread excitement, particularly among supporters who have continued to call for the separatist leader’s release.

“If Tinubu release Nnamdi Kanu today, I can bet you that celebration of releasing Nnamdi Kanu will completely be for two months non-stop,” Opara said.

The lawyer’s statement highlights the emotional and political significance attached to Kanu’s detention and the possibility of his release. For many of his supporters, the issue has remained a major concern, with calls for the resolution of the case continuing to feature in public discussions.

Opara’s comment also points to the potential impact that a presidential decision on Kanu could have on political conversations across the country, especially in the South-East, where the IPOB leader has considerable support.

Kanu’s case has attracted sustained national attention because of its connection to separatist agitation, security concerns and debates about the government’s handling of political grievances. His supporters have repeatedly demanded his freedom, while the Federal Government has maintained its position on the legal proceedings surrounding the case.

The possibility of his release has therefore remained a subject of public interest, with different groups expressing varying views on the legal, political and security implications of such a decision.

Opara’s prediction of two months of celebrations was an emphatic way of describing the level of excitement he believes Kanu’s release would generate. However, the statement represents his assessment of a possible reaction rather than confirmation that a release decision has been made.

President Tinubu’s administration would have to address any decision concerning Kanu within the relevant legal and constitutional framework. Any development in the case would also be expected to attract reactions from political leaders, civil society organisations and communities affected by the prolonged dispute.

The lawyer’s remark underscores the extent to which Kanu’s detention remains an important issue in Nigeria’s political and security discussions. Whether or not the predicted celebrations would occur on the scale he described, his statement draws attention to the strong feelings surrounding the IPOB leader’s future.

For now, the comment reflects Opara’s view of the potential public response should Kanu be released, rather than an announcement of any confirmed government action.

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