The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), asserts that he foretold his imprisonment in Sokoto as a pathway to the eventual freedom of Biafra. During a memorial event commemorating the death of Kanu's parents, the family spokesperson, Prince Emma, stated that Kanu had predicted that his move to Sokoto would signal progress towards Biafra's aims. Their remarks come amidst a backdrop of mourning for Kanu’s parents, who died following a military raid on their home in 2017, and suggest a sustained commitment by Kanu and his supporters to the cause of Biafra independence.

Kanu's parents, HRM Eze Israel Okwu Kanu and Ugoeze Kanu, were buried in 2020 after years of trauma stemming from the military's actions against their family. The family's emphasis on Kanu's foresight and his presumed role as a man of peace highlights their determination to continue advocating for Biafran independence, despite Kanu's continued imprisonment. They maintain that those responsible for Kanu's current situation are relentless in their pursuit to undermine his efforts and the Biafran cause.

The gathering, organized by Biafra veterans, reflects a broader sentiment among Kanu's supporters, who believe that his imprisonment is not an endpoint but rather a critical juncture in the struggle for self-determination. This viewpoint propels a narrative that even in captivity, Kanu remains a pivotal figure in the Biafran movement, inspiring ongoing activism among his peers and supporters throughout Nigeria and beyond.