The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly condemned the resumed trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as a gross violation of Nigeria’s constitution, international law, and a clear act of judicial terrorism.
In a statement issued yesterday by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Emma Powerful, the group decried the Federal Government’s continued prosecution of Kanu, insisting it is a mockery of natural justice and a breach of legal and human rights.
“We call on all lovers of freedom, justice, and the rule of law within Nigeria and across the world to rise against this travesty and demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu,” the statement read.
Kanu’s trial is set to continue today at the Federal High Court in Abuja. IPOB maintained that the trial defies both local and international legal standards, pointing to Kanu’s 2021 “extraordinary rendition” from Kenya without due process as an act of kidnapping and a violation of treaties to which Nigeria is a signatory.
“The Nigerian government’s refusal to follow court orders, including those from the ECOWAS Court in July 2021 and the Appeal Court in October 2022, reflects total disregard for the rule of law,” Powerful stated.
IPOB further alleged that Kanu was denied access to legal counsel and consular services during his rendition, calling it a compounded breach of international protocols.
“The Federal High Court, under Justices Binta Nyako and Omotosho, risks infamy if it proceeds with a trial that is legally null and void,” the group warned, urging Kanu’s defense lawyers not to legitimize what it described as an unlawful process.
IPOB also reminded the global community including the United Nations, African Union, and human rights bodies to intervene and stop what it called a “judicial travesty.”
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