Nnamdi Kanu's Wife Denies Marriage Split Amid Online Speculation
Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has refuted reports circulating online that she has filed for divorce from her husband, describing the claims as baseless and misleading. In a statement shared on her verified X account on Friday, Okwu-Kanu said the reports were completely untrue and urged the public to disregard them. She stressed that she had not initiated any divorce proceedings, insisting that the story was fabricated and should not be treated as credible information. Expressing disappointment over the spread of the report, she criticised the circulation of unverified stories about her family, warning that such actions contribute to the spread of misinformation and fall short of responsible journalism. Okwu-Kanu advised members of the public to rely only on statements issued by her personally or through officially authorised representatives when seeking information concerning her family. She also appreciated those who contacted her to verify the claim before sharing it, describing their actions as responsible and commendable.
The rumours emerged as her husband, Nnamdi Kanu, continues to serve a life sentence following his conviction on terrorism-related offences. In November 2025, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja found the IPOB leader guilty on seven counts. He received life imprisonment on five counts, while additional prison terms of 20 years and five years were imposed on the remaining counts. The sentences are being served concurrently at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. Kanu has, however, challenged the judgment. On February 4, 2026, he filed an appeal seeking to overturn both his conviction and sentence, with the matter now before the Court of Appeal. Okwu-Kanu's latest statement is aimed at putting an end to speculation surrounding her marriage and reaffirming that reports suggesting she has sought a divorce have no factual basis.
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