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Ezeama400:
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has been granted honorary citizenship of Georgia, a state in the United States.


Kanu is currently serving a life prison sentence at the Sokoto Prison after he was convicted on terrorism charges filed against him by the Nigerian government.

Kanu was declared an ‘Honorary Georgia Citizen’ by Secretary of the State of Georgia, Brad Raffensperger, in a proclamation dated January 16, 2026.


The proclamation also declared that the IPOB leader should be recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia.

A former Nigerian ambassador to South Africa, Uche Ajulu, received the proclamation from Raffensperger
on behalf of Kanu in Georgia, US, on Friday.


The proclamation reads, “I, Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim Nnamdi Okwu Kanu as an Honorary Georgia Citizen.

“May this Outstanding Citizen be accorded every courtesy as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia in his travels to other states, to nations beyond the borders of the United States of America, or wherever he may hereafter travel or reside. Thank you for your service to our state.

“In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the State Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 16th day of January, A.D. 2026

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Flangelo12:
Georgia State government.


On January 16, 2026, the State of Georgia in the United States proclaimed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as an Honorary Georgia Citizen.

Details of the Conferment
Proclamation: The honor was granted by Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger.
Goodwill Ambassador: Along with the honorary citizenship, the proclamation declared that Kanu should be recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia in his travels to other states and nations.

Current Status: At the time of this bestowal, Kanu remains incarcerated in Nigeria, serving a life sentence on terrorism-related charges.

Was this lobbied for?
While the official proclamation does not explicitly state it was the result of lobbying, there is a documented history of professional lobbying on Kanu's behalf in the United States:
Lobbying Contracts: IPOB previously engaged American lobbying firms, such as BW Global Group, to promote human rights and democracy for the people of Biafra and to advocate for Kanu’s release.

U.S. Government Engagement: These firms have historically contacted the U.S. State Department and Congress to discuss Kanu's arrest and legal situation.

Recent Precedent: Similar honorary citizenships have been granted to other Nigerian figures, such as Peter Obi in late 2025, often following events or engagements with diaspora groups like the "One Voice Africa" event.

Dalohad:
And na Daily post carry am o.

I dey laugh Tinubulationists, you don't what is about hit you.

Listen, you have the worst you can ever done to this people.

They will continue to brainstorm restlessly until they get what they want since you don't love justice and equity for all since 1970..

Again, I laugh.

EbereGod:
Lol. You got pained this much? Why the long note?!

Saturnalia:
What justice are you talking about? What is wrong with you people in the East?

The husband of Dora Akunyili that was gunned down by Kanu and his boys ; what justice has was rendered to him?

All the policemen & women that were murdered by iPOB ; what justice have their families received?

You think Trump and Amerika give 2 fvcks about your people because they hold meaningless parade in solidarity with Trump?

Saturnalia:
What justice are you talking about? What is wrong with you people in the East?

The husband of Dora Akunyili that was gunned down by Kanu and his boys ; what justice has was rendered to him?

All the policemen & women that were murdered by iPOB ; what justice have their families received?

You think Trump and Amerika give 2 fvcks about your people because they hold meaningless parade in solidarity with Trump?

EbereGod:
Lol. You got pained this much? Why the long note?!

mrvitalis:
This IPOB guys are really serious

Nigeria should just pray JD Vence or Ted Cruz don't take over from Trump... If they do then trust me IPOB would become much stronger


I still prefer a restructured Nigeria where all those who accept they are Igbos come under one federating unit

Or an Igbo only republic

Saturnalia:
What justice are you talking about? What is wrong with you people in the East?

The husband of Dora Akunyili that was gunned down by Kanu and his boys ; what justice has was rendered to him?

All the policemen & women that were murdered by iPOB ; what justice have their families received? So bro, who gunned down Funsho Williams? As you know history too well

You think Trump and Amerika give 2 fvcks about your people because they hold meaningless parade in solidarity with Trump?

Flangelo12:
Georgia State government.


On January 16, 2026, the State of Georgia in the United States proclaimed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as an Honorary Georgia Citizen.

Details of the Conferment
Proclamation: The honor was granted by Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger.
Goodwill Ambassador: Along with the honorary citizenship, the proclamation declared that Kanu should be recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador from Georgia in his travels to other states and nations.

Current Status: At the time of this bestowal, Kanu remains incarcerated in Nigeria, serving a life sentence on terrorism-related charges.

Was this lobbied for?
While the official proclamation does not explicitly state it was the result of lobbying, there is a documented history of professional lobbying on Kanu's behalf in the United States:
Lobbying Contracts: IPOB previously engaged American lobbying firms, such as BW Global Group, to promote human rights and democracy for the people of Biafra and to advocate for Kanu’s release.

U.S. Government Engagement: These firms have historically contacted the U.S. State Department and Congress to discuss Kanu's arrest and legal situation.

Recent Precedent: Similar honorary citizenships have been granted to other Nigerian figures, such as Peter Obi in late 2025, often following events or engagements with diaspora groups like the "One Voice Africa" event.

Saturnalia:
What justice are you talking about? What is wrong with you people in the East?

The husband of Dora Akunyili that was gunned down by Kanu and his boys ; what justice has was rendered to him?

All the policemen & women that were murdered by iPOB ; what justice have their families received?

You think Trump and Amerika give 2 fvcks about your people because they hold meaningless parade in solidarity with Trump?

Flangelo12:
.
You dislike facts.

EbereGod:
It's all in your head, including idea of introducing Peter obi. But it's okay.

Flangelo12:
.
You dislike facts.

floss:
I need the facts on how Christians are killed in the north by your brothers and yet your government is protecting the terrorists… please throw more facts on it