Media executive and political analyst, Dr. Obinna Nwachukwu, has questioned the narrative surrounding the alleged bail violation of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
Speaking during an interview on Signature TV’s from 44:25 discussion programme, The Conference, Nwachukwu argued that contrary to claims that Kanu jumped bail, there is no concrete evidence that he deliberately violated his bail conditions before leaving the country.
In his words, “He is still on bail; I can’t recall him jumping bail while he was still in the country.”
Dr. Nwachukwu explained that the events that led to Kanu’s disappearance were linked to the military invasion of his home in Abia State in 2017, which forced him to flee for safety. He insisted that Kanu’s departure should not be equated with a willful breach of bail conditions.
According to him, “It is misleading to say he jumped bail when there was a military operation in his compound that led to the death of some of his followers. Anyone in that situation would have tried to save his life first.”
He further argued that since Kanu’s sureties were never found guilty of wrongdoing and his bail was never officially revoked at the time, he technically remains on bail. Nwachukwu added that his subsequent arrest and extradition from Kenya in 2021 was an entirely new development, not a continuation of the earlier bail issue.
The media expert also faulted the government for what he described as an inconsistent approach to Kanu’s case, stressing that it contradicts the principles of justice and fairness. “You can’t claim someone jumped bail when the state created the very conditions that made his safety impossible,” he noted.
Dr. Nwachukwu urged the judiciary to consider the full context of events surrounding Kanu’s case and adopt a fair, constitutional approach in handling it. He said the continued detention of the IPOB leader without conclusive judgment only worsens public mistrust in the justice system.
He concluded that the matter should be resolved through dialogue and lawful processes rather than through prolonged detention, emphasizing that political actors must stop exploiting the situation for personal or regional advantage. View, More,
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