In a recent interview from 0:26 on Symfoni TV, Aloy Ejimakor, former lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, offered fresh insight into the long-running legal and political controversy surrounding his client’s agitation. Ejimakor argued that public discourse has consistently misunderstood the foundation of Kanu’s demands, insisting that the matter was never rooted in terrorism or treason, but in questions of justice, equality, and inclusion within the Nigerian state.
According to Ejimakor, “Nnamdi Kanu said, ‘If you don’t treat us equally as Nigerians, then let us have a separate state,’” a statement he described as central to understanding the agitation. He explained that Kanu had repeatedly maintained that self-determination was not an absolute goal, but a conditional response to perceived marginalisation and systemic injustice against his people.
Ejimakor reflected on his period as lead counsel, which began in February 2024, describing it as professionally demanding yet fulfilling. He noted that his legal approach focused on challenging what he viewed as procedural and jurisdictional flaws in the prosecution’s case, including questions surrounding bail revocation and the legality of trying alleged offences linked to broadcasts made outside Nigeria.
He further stated that several court judgments in Kanu’s favour, including rulings condemning the invasion of his residence and aspects of his arrest and transfer, were never fully implemented by the authorities. Ejimakor argued that compliance with these judgments could have altered the course of events and reduced tensions surrounding the case.
On the role of the judiciary, Ejimakor maintained that while courts can make errors, his principal concern lay with prosecutorial conduct and the broader political weight surrounding the case. He suggested that disputes of this nature, with deep political and national implications, are often better addressed through dialogue and political engagement rather than prolonged litigation.
He concluded by calling for restraint, justice, and meaningful dialogue, stressing that lasting peace and unity in Nigeria depend on fairness, equal treatment of all citizens, and a willingness by the state to address long-standing grievances through lawful and inclusive processes. View, More,
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