Nnamdi Kanu’s trial affront to rule of regulation, Nigerian Structure – IPOB

The Indigenous Individuals of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday described the upcoming trial of its chief, Nnamdi Kanu, as illegal.

This comes as IPOB said that Kanu’s trial was an affront to the rule of regulation, the Nigerian Structure, and pure justice.

Kanu’s terrorism trial is scheduled to renew on Tuesday on the Justice James Omotosho-led Federal Excessive Courtroom in Abuja.

Nonetheless, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Highly effective, referred to as on the worldwide neighborhood, together with the United Nations, African Union, European Union, and human rights organisations, to intervene and halt what he termed a “judicial travesty.”

An announcement by Highly effective learn partly: “IPOB unequivocally condemns the resumption of the sham trial of our chief, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, scheduled for April 29, 2025, on the Federal Excessive Courtroom.

“This trial isn’t solely a gross violation of the Structure of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but additionally a flagrant breach of worldwide regulation, an act of judicial terrorism, and a mockery of pure justice.

“We name on all lovers of freedom, justice, and the rule of regulation—each inside Nigeria and throughout the globe—to face in opposition to this travesty of justice and demand the fast and unconditional launch of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“To the justices presiding over this case, we urge you to mirror in your legacy. Historical past is not going to be sort to those that lend their robes to injustice. The Nigerian judiciary should not enable itself to be weaponised as a instrument of oppression.

“The rule of regulation isn’t a suggestion; it’s the basis of any civilised society. To proceed with Mazi Kanu’s trial is to declare warfare on justice itself.

“The Indigenous Individuals of Biafra will proceed to pursue all lawful avenues to safe the liberty of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the realisation of our inalienable proper to self-determination.

“We is not going to be intimidated, and we is not going to relent. The sunshine of reality and justice will prevail over the darkness of oppression.”