Key Points
- Prince Eke says the sentence is a political stunt. He says authorities will free Kanu to win votes.
- He claims the 2027 release is part of a bargain. He says the move targets Igbo voters across Nigeria.
- The actor urges Nigerians to watch the plan closely. He calls for calm and clear legal answers.
Prince Eke (Prince Oluebube Eke) says Nnamdi Kanu sentence is a political stunt. He posted that authorities plan to release Kanu in 2027 to win votes.
He shared the post on social media and called it exploitation. See the full post at Prince Eke Instagram statement for details.
Why Eke says the sentence is political
He argues the sentence is timed to shape votes before the election. He warned that the plan would exploit ethnic feeling and sway turnout.
Some critics agreed that politics may have influenced the timing. Others asked for clear legal answers and calm public response.
The case has long stirred debate about law and national unity. Some commentators warned against stoking ethnic anger during the dispute.
Observers asked politicians to avoid using the case for campaign gain. They said calm public talk can reduce rising tensions across regions.
What officials say
Officials have not confirmed any plan to use Kanu for votes. A spokesperson repeated that legal steps will follow the law.
The attorney general did not answer repeated calls for comment yesterday. A court statement showed the sentence and the grounds used.
A civic group promised to watch any release plan closely and calmly. Read related coverage at Nnamdi Kanu sentence coverage for background and context.
The group said it will record all official steps and actions. It also urged peaceful public response while lawyers engage the courts.
Calls for legal clarity and public calm
Protest groups said they will monitor any move toward release or pardon. They want clear records and a public explanation of the decision.
Community leaders called for calm and patience as lawyers act. They urged elders to hold peaceful talks and seek legal clarity.
Media groups also urged fairness in reporting about the case. They warned against headlines that could inflame public feeling wrongly.
Rights groups said any deal that trades justice for votes must be checked. They asked courts to make records clear and public without delay.
ValidUpdates will follow developments and report official statements and reactions. We will update this story when new official documents appear.
Experts say any planned release must be transparent and lawful. They want a public legal timeline and full court records.
Political leaders should avoid promises that trade justice for votes. Elections need fairness and trust to keep voters calm and sure.
Many citizens said they will follow court steps and official news. They asked media to share clear facts and not rumours.
For now the main question is whether law or politics guided the sentence. Nigerians will watch court steps and official statements in coming weeks
