The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s verdict on his terrorism case. Emma Kanu, Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, conveyed the family’s rejection of the court’s decision, deeming it unfortunate.
Speaking to journalists, Emma Kanu criticized the legal proceedings, stating that the case originated from the Federal High Court, which lacked the jurisdiction to try Nnamdi Kanu. He recounted the legal journey from the Federal High Court to the Appeal Court, where Kanu was discharged and acquitted. Emma Kanu highlighted the filing of a stay of execution against Nnamdi Kanu, emphasizing the questionable legality of the civil proceedings.
Expressing dismay, Emma Kanu stated, “I believe there is no due diligence in this case, and for those who have been handling the matter before now, there was no due diligence.” He raised concerns about the illegality of bringing Nnamdi Kanu back to Nigeria, acknowledging the judge’s stance that it was an illegal and extraordinary rendition.
Emma Kanu further pointed out the judge’s acknowledgment that the invasion of Nnamdi Kanu’s house was illegal, and the revocation of his bail was wrongful. Despite these observations, the Supreme Court granted the Federal Government’s appeal while disallowing the cross-appeal, effectively referring the case back to the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Expressing frustration, Emma Kanu questioned the starting point for the retrial, considering that some charges had been quashed. He asserted that the remaining charges were bailable offenses, which, according to him, Nnamdi Kanu had not committed. In conclusion, he emphasized the family’s unhappiness with the Supreme Court’s decision, stating, “I am yet to understand what is actually playing out, but I can assure that we are not happy and nobody is happy.”
