Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed deep skepticism about receiving a fair trial in Abuja, alleging that his case is influenced by politics rather than the rule of law.
Kanu’s concerns were shared by his lead counsel, Chief Aloy Ejimakor, following a visit to the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters in Abuja, where the IPOB leader has been held since his extraordinary rendition from Kenya in June 2021.
Speaking after the visit, Ejimakor relayed Kanu’s frustrations, saying: “He does not expect a favorable judgment from any court in Abuja because his cases are being decided based on political considerations, not legal principles. This is dirty and dangerous politics at play.”
Kanu, according to his lawyer, highlighted what he described as a blatant disregard for due process and international legal standards in the handling of his case.
“He urged the public to examine the court rulings and judgments against him and IPOB to see the inconsistency with Nigerian and international laws. He insists his trial is a façade designed to suppress truth and justice,” Ejimakor said.
Kanu’s frustration is further fueled by what he called the orchestration of insecurity in the region to vilify him and his cause.
The IPOB leader’s distrust in the judicial process was heightened when Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja High Court, who had earlier recused herself from the case, was re-assigned to it despite objections from Kanu’s legal team.
As the legal battle continues, Kanu remains steadfast in his call for justice, urging public scrutiny of his trials to expose what he alleges is a politically motivated agenda against him.