From Inside Sokoto Prison: Nnamdi Kanu Speaks, Gives Detail of the Way Forward

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Fresh controversy has erupted over the ongoing legal battle involving the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, following a visit to him at the Sokoto Medium Security Prison by Prince Emmanuel Kanu and his legal representative, Dr. Maxwell Opara.

According to Prince Kanu, the IPOB leader maintains that his conviction "has no legal foundation,ÔÇØ insisting that no individual should be convicted under a law that has already been repealed. He further stated that the court allegedly relied on evidence not included in the charge sheet and that some of the charges forming the basis of the judgment had previously been struck out by Justice Binta Nyako.

Kanu also raised concerns about alleged denial of fair hearing, stating that his final written address, which centered on this constitutional issue, was not fully considered. He reportedly described the judgment as containing "numerous errorsÔÇØ that, in his view, undermine the credibility of the trial.

The IPOB leader called on Nigerian judges, magistrates, and lawyers to critically examine the ruling, upholding both the Constitution and the rule of law. He questioned why favorable judgments from Umuahia High Court, Enugu Court of Appeal, the United Nations directives, and statements from the Supreme Court-which reportedly highlighted concerns about the legal basis of his charges-were not given due consideration.

Kanu expressed appreciation to individuals across Nigeria whom he described as "people of good conscienceÔÇØ for recognizing what he termed injustice. He reaffirmed his stance against unfair treatment of any citizen regardless of "tribe, faith, or ethnic background.ÔÇØ

He also conveyed gratitude to supporters for their prayers and goodwill, concluding with a message of hope and resilience.