Avid Rising Sun and Ambassadors for Self-Determination raise concerns about the detained IPOB leader’s health, urge Nigerian authorities to address his medical needs and call for a referendum on self-determination.
By Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News Desk
Two United States-based self-determination advocacy groups have called on the Nigerian government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), citing concerns about his health while in detention.
The organisations, Avid Rising Sun and Ambassadors for Self-Determination, made the demands in a joint statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, according to reports by Nigerian media outlets.
The groups called for Kanu to receive appropriate medical attention, including medical evacuation for treatment, and urged authorities to respect his fundamental human rights.
Their concerns and demands reflect the organisations’ position on his detention. The allegations about inadequate medical care have not been independently established by the reports cited here.
Groups Raise Questions About Medical Care
In their statement, the organisations alleged that Kanu was not receiving adequate medical attention in detention. They described the situation as a serious human-rights concern and urged Nigerian authorities to address his medical needs.
They also called on the British government to engage Nigerian authorities over Kanu’s treatment and legal situation, noting his British citizenship.
The groups further expressed concern about the progress of his appeal and called for his case to receive attention through the appropriate legal processes.
Self-Determination and Referendum Debate
Beyond Kanu’s health, the organisations called for a referendum on self-determination, arguing that questions about the political future of communities should be addressed through democratic processes.
They referred to debates in the United Kingdom as an example of how self-determination questions can be discussed through political and parliamentary institutions.
Their position is that advocacy for a referendum should be considered through democratic debate rather than treated solely as a matter for criminal prosecution.
However, the groups’ arguments represent their stated position and do not, by themselves, determine the constitutional or legal status of a referendum on self-determination in Nigeria.
Legal Proceedings Remain Central
Kanu’s case has attracted sustained attention from IPOB supporters, political figures and international advocates. Calls for his release and concerns about his legal treatment have also featured in previous statements and interventions.
The latest appeal places renewed emphasis on medical care, due process and the role of diplomatic engagement. The Nigerian authorities’ response to the latest statement was not included in the reports reviewed for this article.
The development raises questions about how concerns regarding a detained person’s health should be assessed, what medical arrangements are available and how ongoing legal proceedings should be handled in accordance with applicable law.
Wapcodehub9ja LIVE News will continue to follow verified developments in the case, including any official response from Nigerian authorities, Kanu’s legal representatives or the governments addressed by the advocacy groups.
Source reports: The Whistler, Vanguard and Daily Times Nigeria, October 22, 2026.
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