‘Nnamdi Kanu Is A Freedom Fighter, Unlike Buhari Who Overthrew Shagari In 1983’
Counsel to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described his client as a freedom fighter and not a coupist like Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari.
Ejiofor, who was referring to a coup led by President Buhari in 1983 against the then President Shehu Shagari’s government, told Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday that Kanu has committed no punishable offence, hence should be set free.
“The Biafra agitation predates this present administration. The fact that the Honourable Justice Ademola decided that there was no incriminating evidence against the first defendants, he ordered his release but this was blatantly refused,” Ejiofor said.
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“He’s a freedom fighter unlike people who overthrew a legitimate government in 1983. The court has no option but to discharge the charges. The court should trash the charges.”
Counsel to the Federal Government, Shuaibu Labaran, however urged Justice Nyako to dismiss the application of the defence.
“We submit that the application has no substance, and should be discountenanced.
“We urge your lordship to refuse the application,” said Labaran.
