{"id":160874,"date":"2025-04-29T18:50:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T17:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nnamdi-kanus-trial-affront-to-rule-of-law-nigerian-constitution-ipob"},"modified":"2025-04-30T19:47:23","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T18:47:23","slug":"nnamdi-kanus-trial-affront-to-rule-of-law-nigerian-constitution-ipob","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nnamdi-kanus-trial-affront-to-rule-of-law-nigerian-constitution-ipob","title":{"rendered":"Nnamdi Kanu\u2019s trial affront to rule of law, Nigerian Constitution \u2013 IPOB"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday described the upcoming trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as unlawful.<\/p>\n<p>This comes as IPOB stated that Kanu\u2019s trial was an affront to the rule of law, the Nigerian Constitution, and natural justice.<\/p>\n<p>Kanu\u2019s terrorism trial is scheduled to resume on Tuesday at the Justice James Omotosho-led Federal High Court in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>However, IPOB\u2019s spokesman, Emma Powerful, called on the international community, including the United Nations, African Union, European Union, and human rights organisations, to intervene and halt what he termed a \u201cjudicial travesty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A statement by Powerful read partly: \u201cIPOB unequivocally condemns the resumption of the sham trial of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, scheduled for April 29, 2025, at the Federal High Court.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis trial is not only a gross violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria but also a flagrant breach of international law, an act of judicial terrorism, and a mockery of natural justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe call on all lovers of freedom, justice, and the rule of law\u2014both within Nigeria and across the globe\u2014to stand against this travesty of justice and demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the justices presiding over this case, we urge you to reflect on your legacy. History will not be kind to those who lend their robes to injustice. The Nigerian judiciary must not allow itself to be weaponised as a tool of oppression.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe rule of law is not a suggestion; it is the foundation of any civilised society. To proceed with Mazi Kanu\u2019s trial is to declare war on justice itself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Indigenous People of Biafra will continue to pursue all lawful avenues to secure the freedom of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the realisation of our inalienable right to self-determination.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will not be intimidated, and we will not relent. The light of truth and justice will prevail over the darkness of oppression.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday described the upcoming trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, as unlawful. This comes as IPOB stated that Kanu\u2019s trial was an affront to the rule of law, the Nigerian Constitution, and natural justice. 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