In a recent video shared on Signature TV from 21:39, public affairs commentator Ikechukwu Onyia offered a detailed assessment of the controversies surrounding Nnamdi Kanu’s conviction, insisting that the legal team has almost nothing to rely on going into the appeal process.
According to Onyia, “He never opened his defence; on what basis will he appeal, or is it that he didn’t kill?” a statement he used to question the substance and direction of the appeal being prepared. He argued that the refusal to open a defense during the trial leaves the appellate court with no counter-evidence to evaluate, making the process extremely difficult for Kanu’s legal team.
Onyia explained that the prosecution tendered numerous video recordings and live broadcasts reportedly showing Kanu inciting violence, directing attacks on security agencies, and ordering the destruction of public property. He noted that these videos were played in open court and were never disputed by the defense, which further weakens any grounds for appeal.
He also dismissed arguments that the judgment was compromised by the manner of Kanu’s arrest in Kenya. According to Onyia, the Supreme Court had already ruled that the circumstances of arrest do not invalidate the charges or the criminal allegations brought before the court. He maintained that relying on technicalities would not override the substantive evidence already admitted during trial.
Speaking on the situation in the Southeast, Onyia emphasized that calm has largely returned to the region. He said the dismantling of violent groups linked to the agitation has restored stability, adding that the lack of protests following the sentencing shows that the people have moved on from earlier tensions.
Onyia concluded that while Kanu’s team has the constitutional right to pursue an appeal, the likelihood of success remains minimal due to the overwhelming evidence and the complete absence of a formal defense during the trial. View, More,
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