Senator Ned Nwoko has raised concerns over what he described as the government’s disregard for judicial rulings concerning the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television from 6:31, the senator representing Delta North in the National Assembly said the continuous detention of Kanu despite several court decisions is a violation of the rule of law.
According to Nwoko, “There have been pronouncements by the Federal High Court that have not been respected.” He noted that such disobedience to court orders undermines Nigeria’s justice system and sends a troubling message about the government’s commitment to democracy and fairness.
The senator explained that, as a lawyer, he finds the situation unacceptable, adding that judicial decisions must be implemented regardless of political sentiments. “The courts are the final arbiters in a democracy. When their rulings are ignored, it creates a perception that the law applies differently to different people,” he said.
Nwoko further argued that the prolonged detention of Nnamdi Kanu continues to fuel anger and unrest in the Southeast, stressing that peace cannot be achieved when due process is disregarded. He called for the federal government to either follow the legal path to its conclusion or consider a political solution that aligns with justice and national reconciliation.
He also emphasized that upholding court rulings is essential to restoring public trust in the judiciary and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions. “Respect for court judgments is not optional; it is the foundation of good governance,” Nwoko concluded.
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