Omokri Rejects Comparisons Between Kanu and Igboho in Treason Debate

Political commentator Reno Omokri has dismissed comparisons between jailed IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, known as Igboho, describing the argument as misguided and unsupported by facts.

In a strongly worded statement, Omokri said attempts to equate both men in discussions about treason prosecutions ignore clear distinctions in their conduct and methods.

According to him, Igboho’s activities centred on community self-defence and opposition to violent herders, while his agitation for an Oodua Republic remained peaceful.

He argued that Igboho “never asked his followers to kill soldiers or police officers or any military or paramilitary officer or civilian working for the Nigerian state.”

Omokri maintained that Igboho did not form an armed group, order attacks on government institutions, or mobilise supporters to destroy national infrastructure. He also said Igboho did not seek foreign funding to purchase weapons.

He contrasted these claims with allegations levelled against Kanu, insisting the two cases should not be conflated.

“He did not set up a militia force to fight the Nigerian state and attempt to militarily advance his desires to see an independent country for his kith and kin,” Omokri said, adding that Igboho’s conduct never included “inciting followers to destroy public property such as courts, police stations, bus terminals, and private businesses.”

Omokri challenged those defending Kanu to present evidence showing that Igboho engaged in any of the acts he listed.

“Perhaps I am wrong, and you have evidence that he is guilty of any of the treasonable acts listed above. In that case… kindly itemise those proofs here,” he said.

He added that failure to provide such evidence would amount to confirmation that no such proof exists.