Archbishop Opoko Slams Educational Bias Against Igbo Youth, Calls for Justice in Nnamdi Kanu’s Detention
National Inequality Under Fire: Archbishop Opoko Speaks Out By Uruakpa Onyemaechi Charles | May 23, 2025 In a bold and passionate statement that’s sparking widespread discussion, Archbishop Chibuzor Raphael Opoko , a leading voice in the Methodist Church Nigeria , has condemned what he describes as systemic injustice and educational discrimination against the Igbo people. He also demanded the immediate release of IPOB leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu , calling his prolonged detention a painful reflection of Nigeria’s structural inequalities. Speaking during a press briefing, Archbishop Opoko emphasized: “Nnamdi Kanu’s agitation is not rebellion—it is a cry for justice and equal rights. If Nigeria cannot guarantee fairness to the Igbo people, then let a peaceful referendum take place. That is not a crime—it’s democracy in action.” Educational Discrimination: A Symptom of Deeper Bias The Archbishop also took aim at Nigeria’s flawed educational admission policies...