Atiku Isa, factional president of the National Association of Nigerian Students, has raised fresh concerns over what he described as uneven treatment of high-profile agitators across Nigeria.
Speaking during an interview from 4:05 on SYMFONI TV, Isa questioned why similar legal cases appear to have produced different outcomes in different regions of the country.
He referenced the cases of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and Sunday Igboho, both of whom regained their freedom after facing legal battles. He contrasted their situations with that of Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently serving a life imprisonment sentence.
“El-Zakzaky is from the north, Igboho is from the southwest. Then why is Nnamdi Kanu in prison?” Isa asked, suggesting that regional factors may be influencing judicial outcomes.
His remarks echo a growing sentiment among some observers who believe political and ethnic considerations could be shaping decisions in sensitive cases.
Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, remains a central figure in national discussions following his trial and sentencing. His continued detention has drawn reactions from political leaders, civil society groups, and supporters who question the fairness of the process.
Meanwhile, the cases of El-Zakzaky and Igboho are often cited in public discourse as examples of how similar legal confrontations can lead to different outcomes in Nigeria. Read_More…