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November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 IFMNEWS

Lagos Demolition: Visit Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu – Kanu’s Lawyer Ejimakor Urges Igbo Leaders

Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), urged Igbo leaders to visit Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and President Bola Tinubu in response to recent demolitions in the state.

Allegations have surfaced that the Lagos State Government is specifically targeting the Igbo community in these demolitions.

Ejimakor, advocating for a proactive approach, suggested that Igbo leaders should meet with Sanwo-Olu and Tinubu and engage with the National Assembly caucus, traditional leaders, and civic leaders.

In a post on X, he emphasized the need for Igbo leaders to issue an injunction against the demolitions rather than pleading.

He wrote, "#LagosDemolitions: It's time for the entire IGBO leadership to pay a visit to @jidesanwoolu and @officialABAT. This should include the NASS caucus, all the governors, the clergy, and traditional & civic leaders. They shouldn't beg. Instead, they should issue an ultimatum—a cease and desist."

November 23, 2023

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 IFMNEWS

Release Nnamdi Kanu As Christmas Gift To Southeast – Ohanaeze To Tinubu

On Thursday, the leading Igbo socio-cultural organization conveyed a message to President Bola Tinubu, expressing that the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), would be the most significant Christmas gift for the people of the Southeast.

This plea comes in response to remarks by Chief of Defense Staff Christopher Musa, who accused self-proclaimed Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa of undermining security efforts in the Southeast. Ohanaeze, however, contends that showing mercy to Kanu would simplify Musa's task and diminish Ekpa's influence.

Ohanaeze argued that Kanu's release would end the Southeast's artificial security challenges, fabricated by criminals exploiting his name as a pretext. In a statement endorsed by the factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isisguzoro, Ohanaeze lamented that killer herders and criminals have exploited the Biafra agitation to terrorize the Southeast.

The statement urged President Tinubu, as a respected political figure, to consider the plight of the Southeasterners and release Kanu promptly, allowing them to celebrate Christmas and the New Year in a peaceful environment. Ohanaeze emphasized that restoring peace through Kanu's release would make the services of the Chief of Defense Staff and Security Chiefs unnecessary in the region.

Expressing dismay over the unjust suffering inflicted by Fulani herders and criminals, Ohanaeze highlighted the alarming discovery of over 70 individuals brutally murdered by herders operating from the Lokpanta Cattle Market in Leru Umunneochi, Abia State. The organization called on Tinubu to address the failures of past administrations that contributed to the current insecurity challenges in the Southeast, citing a loss of over 42 trillion naira since Kanu's incarceration and the criminal invasions by Fulani herders during the Buhari administration.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo believes that the release of Nnamdi Kanu would not only bring comfort to the people but also reinstate confidence in the leadership's commitment to the welfare and security of the Igbo community.

October 5, 2023

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 IFMNEWS

Supreme Court’s Judgment Date Set For December 15 On Nnamdi Kanu’s Case

The eagerly awaited judgment regarding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been scheduled for December 15, as announced by the Supreme Court.

This decision comes after a protracted legal battle that has captured national and international attention.

In October 2022, the Court of Appeal in Abuja ruled in favour of Kanu's release, instructing the Federal Government to free him from detention. However, dissatisfied with this verdict, the Federal Government decided to escalate the matter to the highest court in the land.

During today's proceedings, a distinguished five-member panel presided over by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun announced the date for the pivotal ruling. The courtroom was packed with anticipation as lawyers, observers, and supporters of both sides awaited this critical decision.

Mike Ozekhome, SAN, who serves as counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, passionately pleaded with the court to order his client's immediate release. He also urged the court to impose a significant punitive cost on the Federal Government for their actions.

"We urge my lords to uphold our Cross-Appeal to do substantial justice to this matter and to the Respondent who has been in detention since June 29, 2021, even after the lower court ordered his release and that he should never be prosecuted again on the same counts. They are still holding him unconstitutionally. We pray, my Lords, to deliver justice and use this case, just like in Ojukwu vs State, to demonstrate that no man or government should be above the law," Ozekhome passionately stated.

On the other side, the Federal Government lawyer implored the Supreme Court to overturn the judgment that had ordered Kanu's release. He urged the court to mandate the resumption of his trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja on terrorism-related charges.

The fate of Nnamdi Kanu now hangs in the balance, with December 15 marking a crucial day in his quest for freedom. As the nation watches with bated breath, the Supreme Court's decision will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the ongoing legal saga surrounding Kanu's detention and trial.

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