Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed doubts about receiving justice in his ongoing trial in Abuja. He claims the court decisions in his case are driven by political motives rather than the rule of law.
Speaking through his legal team, led by Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu criticized how the laws are being applied to him. According to him, the legal processes do not follow Nigeria’s written laws or international legal standards. He described the trial as a “sham” and accused the authorities of using it to suppress truth and justice.
Kanu has formally requested that his cases be transferred from Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to a court in the Southeastern or South-South regions of Nigeria. He also asked for Justice Nyako to step down from handling his cases, arguing that this would ensure a fairer trial.
Ejimakor in a statement issued on Friday after the legal team’s routine visit to Kanu at the custody of the Department of the State Services (DSS), said, “He asked us to inform the general public that he’s not expecting any favourable judgment from any courts in Abuja because his cases are not decided in accordance with the rules of law but the rules of politics – dirty and deadly politics.
“The way and manner the laws are applied to him are not in conformity with the written laws of Nigeria or the pertinent international laws.
“Those benefiting from insecurity are the ones deciding what negative decisions to deliver because if justice were to be done, the well-orchestrated and heavily funded attacks and demonisation of his person and his lofty mission would no longer resonate with the public.
“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu urged the public to read all court decisions and judgements pertaining to him and IPOB to understand that what the law says is not what is being done.
“He insists that his trial is a sham designed to destroy truth and justice.”
This development highlights ongoing concerns about the fairness of Nigeria’s judicial system, particularly in high-profile political cases. Many are watching closely to see if his requests will be granted or if the trial will continue in Abuja.
