Nnamdi Kanu should be freed UNCONDITIONALLY - Coalition of Civil Society Groups

Nnamdi Kanu should be freed UNCONDITIONALLY - Coalition of Civil Society Groups

Press Statement

ON THE BAIL CONDITIONS FOR NNAMDI KALU THE LEADER OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF BIAFRA

We recall the media reports on the grant of bail to Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court. It is trite law that the power to grant bail involves the exercise of judicial discretion and the criteria for the exercise has been streamlined by the decisions of Supreme Court of Nigeria in a plethora of cases [Suleiman & Anor v C.O.P. Plateau State (2008) 2-3 S.C.; Bamaiyi v The State (2001) 4 S.C. (Pt) 1 18; Dokubo Asari v Federal Republic of Nigeria (2007) 5-6 S.C 150]. While we admit that the exercise of discretion and the conditions attached to bail may vary from case to case, it must be situated within the context of constitutionalism, legality, the facts of the case and follow judicial precedent.

Deconstructing the defective bail conditions given to Nnamdi Kanu by Justice Binta Murtala -Nyako - IPOB

Deconstructing the defective bail conditions given to Nnamdi Kanu by Justice Binta Murtala -Nyako - IPOB

The bail conditions handed out to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, by Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako is not only defective but also smirks of judicial recklessness, rascality, and reeks of tribal and religious bigotry. At best, the bail conditions are booby traps to perpetually gag, ensnare, and render lameduck, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu whose only crime is the peaceful demand for the enforcement of the rights of Indigenous People of Biafra to self-determination as enshrined in the 2007 United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP). We posit that Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako has brought the Nigerian Judicial System to the lowest ebb by virtue of these bail conditions.

Photo Speak: See Biafrans and Nnamdi Kanu's swag with Gov Fayose, the day he was granted bail

Photo Speak: See Nnamdi Kanu's swag with Gov Fayose, the day he was granted bail

How Nnamdi Kanu was granted BAIL: Details of bail condition

How Nnamdi Kanu was granted BAIL: Details of bail condition

How Nnamdi Kanu was granted BAIL: Details of bail condition

The Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, today granted bail to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB),  who is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony. 

Breaking News! Nnamdi Kanu regains freedom! Granted bail by Abuja High Court

Breaking News! Nnamdi Kanu regains freedom! Granted bail by Abuja High Court

"Inappropriate, Biased and Wrong!" How Justice Tsoho ERRED in law - IPOB responds to Tsoho Nnamdi Kanu's bail ruling

"Inappropriate, Biased and Wrong!" How Justice Tsoho ERRED in law - IPOB responds to Tsoho Nnamdi Kanu's bail ruling

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in a recent press release has criticised Justice John Tsoho's ruling denying Nnamdi Kanu bail.

In the release titled "The denial of bail for Nnamdi Kanu by Hon. Justice John Tsoho" IPOB described the ruling as "inappropriate, biased and wrong".

Below is the full press release:

All eyes on Justice John Tsoho as Nnamdi Kanu awaits BAIL: Will Tsoho deliver justice?

All eyes on Justice John Tsoho as Nnamdi Kanu awaits BAIL: Will Tsoho deliver justice?

Nnamdi Kanu couple of minutes ago appeared in an Abuja court presided by Justice John Tsoho, to hear the ruling on his bail application.  court as the yelling crowd of Biafrans cheered him. 

NOT for Treason! Guess what Nigeria finally charged Biafra's Nnamdi Kanu with?

Guess what Nigeria finally charged Biafra's Nnamdi Kanu with?

Having found him guilty of nothing, the Nigerian government finally charged Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) with a very flimsy accusation.

The counsel to illegally detained Biafran freedom fighter, and director of the Radio Biafra gave details of his secret arraignment, details of the charges against him and the stringent bail conditions.

Nigerian Government Succumbs to international pressure to release the Iconic Biafran Leader Nnamdi Kanu: Grants mim Bail!

The Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, who was arrested at Golden Tulip Essential Hotel, Ikeja, on Saturday, has been granted bail.