Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has confirmed that the legal team is fully prepared for the resumption of Kanu’s trial on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.<\/p>\n
Announcing on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Ejimakor stated, \u201cPUBLIC NOTICE: MAZI NNAMDI KANU\u2019s case set for 20th May 2024 will hold. The Court shall convene at 12 noon. Ground zero: Federal High Court, Abuja. #MnkLegalTeam is primed & in battle array. #NoShaking.\u201d<\/p>\n
In his post, Ejimakor thanked the Supreme Court of Nigeria for its ruling in the case of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) v. Nnamdi Kanu. The court had previously held that “Crime cannot be committed [by Nigerian Govt.] as a valid means of crime prevention & control.” He criticized the government’s actions, labeling them as criminal acts, including extraordinary rendition, kidnapping, and criminal abduction, which he argued threaten the rule of law.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen a Government [like Nigeria] established by LAW resorts to the commission of crimes [extraordinary rendition\/kidnapping\/criminal abduction] as a means of crime control and prevention, the RULE OF LAW becomes ENDANGERED. The question we ask then is: What becomes of justice, people & society when the sanctity of rule of law is destroyed by those employed to uphold it? It\u2019s long overdue to do JUSTICE. #FreeMNK,\u201d Ejimakor stated.<\/p>\n
Kanu’s trial for terrorism charges will proceed at the Abuja Federal High Court, where his legal team plans to challenge the legitimacy of the charges and the procedures used to detain him. This trial is a focal point for various supporters and human rights advocates worldwide, who are pushing for Kanu’s release and a fair judicial process.<\/p>\n
The controversy surrounding Kanu’s detention, particularly his extradition from Kenya, has raised significant legal and ethical questions. Supporters argue that his capture and transfer to Nigeria violated international law, casting a shadow over the legitimacy of the proceedings against him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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