In a recent revelation, Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, claimed that the Buhari administration did a favor to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by extraditing him to Nigeria. Adesina shared this perspective in his new book titled ‘Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023),’ launched in Abuja last week.

According to Adesina, the administration opted to subject Kanu to the judicial system, giving him the opportunity to make his case in court rather than resorting to more drastic measures. He stated that despite the challenges faced by the country, especially regarding Kanu’s activities, the government refrained from taking extreme actions like eliminating him.

The assertion by Adesina has stirred reactions, with some questioning the government’s approach to the Kanu case and its implications for the broader issues of justice, human rights, and the rule of law in the country. The controversy surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s extradition and subsequent legal proceedings continues to be a contentious issue in Nigerian politics.