By Trendsetter Tribune 
WASHINGTON / ABUJA — In a development that has electrified social media circles across the Southeast of Nigeria, prominent Messianic Rabbi and best-selling author Jonathan Cahn has reportedly offered a public prayer for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). While Cahn is primarily known for his prophetic warnings regarding the United States, viral clips circulating on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, suggest the Rabbi has turned his spiritual focus toward the “suffering of the righteous” in West Africa, claiming that “good news is on the horizon” for the Biafran people.
The prayer comes at a critical moment for Kanu, who remains in custody following a life sentence handed down by an Abuja federal high court in late 2025.
The Prophetic Message
According to the reports and widely shared video snippets from recent ministry broadcasts, Cahn’s message centered on the biblical concept of the “Year of Jubile” and the restoration of heritage.
- The Prayer: Cahn reportedly prayed for Kanu’s health and “supernatural deliverance,” asking for the “shackles of the innocent” to be broken.
- The “Good News”: He allegedly stated that 2026 would be a “hinge point” for the Biafran cause, telling followers that a “divine reversal” is coming that would surprise the world’s political leaders.
- The Spiritual Connection: Cahn has previously spoken about the “lost tribes” of Israel and the genetic and spiritual connections many Igbo people claim to Jewish ancestry, a narrative that has long been a cornerstone of IPOB’s identity.
Nnamdi Kanu’s Current Legal Status
Despite the spiritual optimism from Cahn, the legal reality for Nnamdi Kanu in Nigeria remains starkly restrictive.
| Status Category | Current Situation (As of Feb 24, 2026) |
| Legal Sentence | Life Imprisonment (Sentenced Nov 20, 2025) on terrorism-related charges. |
| Current Location | Reportedly held in a high-security facility, with legal team access strictly controlled. |
| UN Intervention | The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has called for his release, though Nigeria has labeled these “non-binding recommendations.” |
| IPOB Response | Supporters have framed Cahn’s prayer as “international spiritual recognition” of their struggle. |
Fact-Checking the “Release” Rumors
The Rabbi’s prayer has inadvertently fueled a wave of misinformation on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook, with some accounts falsely claiming that the United Nations or the U.S. State Department has issued an ultimatum for Kanu’s immediate release.
- The 60-Day Ultimatum Myth: Independent fact-checkers confirmed today that there is no evidence of a UN-triggered “non-compliance mechanism” that would force the Nigerian government to open the gates of the correctional center.
- The Trump Factor: While some Biafran supporters have looked to the Trump administration for support—citing the President’s past comments on “persecuted Christians”—there has been no official change in U.S. policy regarding Nigeria’s internal legal proceedings against IPOB.
Reaction from the Biafran Community
The reaction to Cahn’s prayer has been one of renewed hope for many who see the Rabbi as a legitimate “voice of God.”
“When a man of Cahn’s stature speaks, the heavens listen. This is not just politics; this is a spiritual shift that the Nigerian government cannot block with a court order.” — Popular IPOB social media commentator, Feb 24, 2026
Conversely, some critics warn against placing too much weight on “prophetic” timelines, noting that similar predictions in 2022 and 2024 failed to result in Kanu’s freedom.
Prominent Jewish Rabbi Jonathan Cahn Prays for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Says Good News is Coming for Biafrans pic.twitter.com/x92IjlJyW1
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