Following a Kenyan court ruling that declared Nnamdi Kanu’s extradition to Nigeria illegal, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is now demanding an immediate end to his ongoing trial.
Tension is rising once again as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called for the immediate termination of the ongoing trial of its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in Nigeria.
This fresh demand comes on the heels of a landmark ruling by a Kenyan High Court, which declared that Kanu’s arrest and forceful rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in 2021 was illegal, unconstitutional, and a violation of international law.
According to IPOB, the ruling confirms what the group has always maintained—that Kanu was abducted and brought to Nigeria against his will, and therefore any trial based on that action is null and void.
The group is now urging the Nigerian government and judiciary to respect the rule of law, drop all charges, and release Kanu unconditionally. They warned that continuing the trial would not only be unjust but would further expose Nigeria to international embarrassment and possible sanctions.
Human rights groups and legal experts have also started weighing in, saying that if a court in the country where the rendition took place has declared it illegal, Nigeria is now morally and legally bound to halt proceedings and address the breach.
As pressure mounts both locally and internationally, the big question remains: Will Nigeria comply?
Moral Lesson:
Justice built on illegality is injustice. When the process is wrong, the outcome can never be right. Upholding the rule of law must be non-negotiable.
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