The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has taken a bold stance ahead of 29th of April 2025’s court proceedings involving their detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
On the 28th of April, 2025 IPOB firmly described the upcoming trial as unlawful.
The group argued that putting Kanu back on trial was a clear violation of the rule of law, the Nigerian Constitution, and the principles of natural justice.
The case, focusing on terrorism charges, is set to resume before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Reacting sharply, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, urged the international community, from the United Nations to the African Union and the European Union, along with human rights bodies, to step in immediately and stop what he branded a “judicial travesty.”
In a statement, Powerful declared: “IPOB unequivocally condemns the resumption of the sham trial of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, scheduled for April 29, 2025, at the Federal High Court.
This 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.
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We call on all lovers of freedom, justice, and the rule of law both within Nigeria and across the globe to stand against this travesty of justice and demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
To 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.
The rule of law is not a suggestion; it is the foundation of any civilised society. To proceed with Mazi Kanu’s trial is to declare war on justice itself.
The 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.
We will not be intimidated, and we will not relent. The light of truth and justice will prevail over the darkness of oppression.”
The group’s message was clear: they intend to challenge every step that threatens their leader’s freedom and the ideals they stand for.
What do you think will international pressure change the course of this trial?