Nollywood actor Ime Bishop Umoh, widely known as Okon Lagos, has reacted to the reported life imprisonment verdict said to be issued against IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Sharing his thoughts on Instagram, Okon questioned why individuals described as “repented” terrorists are often pardoned, reintegrated into society, and even absorbed into sensitive security agencies, while Kanu is facing severe punishment.
He wrote:
“If ‘repented’ terrorists of Northern Nigeria extract can be ‘justifiably’ pardoned and reintegrated into core institutions of national security like our armed forces, then the same gesture can be accorded Nnamdi Kanu.”
Okon argued that Nigeria cannot claim fairness if former terrorists are allowed to walk free, yet Kanu is left to face the heaviest consequences.
Calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, he added:
“Mr. President Sir, please balance the scales I pray. Show more class than your immediate predecessor. I know you can. I hope you will.”
His post has triggered mixed reactions online. Some users believe he voiced a hard truth, saying Nigeria selectively decides who deserves forgiveness. Others insisted that judicial decisions should be respected, regardless of public opinion.
Okon Lagos’ remarks have deepened ongoing conversations about justice, pardons, and whether the country applies the same standards to all.