Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Speaks On IPOB Leader’s Arrest, Trial

Lawyer to the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has confirmed the arrest and arraignment of his client, Nnamdi Kanu, by the Federal Government on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

In a statement he posted on Facebook, Barrister Ejiofor said no matter the gravity of the offences or charge preferred against Kanu, Section 36(5) of the Constitution presumes his innocence until found guilty.

Ejiofor said Kanu’s legal team would meet the FG in court on the date of his next arrangement.

The statement reads:
“We have just confirmed through a correspondence from the Federal High Court Abuja, about the arrest and the extradition of my Client- Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Nigerian State.

“It is to be noted therefore, that no matter the gravity of the offences or charge preferred against him, Section 36(5) of the Constitution still presumes him innocent of the allegation.

“He was brought before the Federal High Court No 2 Abuja today on an Eleven count charge, though without our knowledge.

“As it is in the public domain, the matter has been consequently adjourned to the 26th Day of July 2021, for Continuation of Trial. The legal team ably led by my humble self will meet them in court on this date.

“We insist that he must be given a fair hearing/trial which is his constitutionally protected right.His safety as also guaranteed under our law throughout the trial and afterwards, should be enforced.

“Our fortified Legal team will be meeting to agree on strategies within the context of the Charge and disposition of the Court.”