Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, appeared in court today, according to photos obtained by The PUNCH.
Kanu was photographed in the courtroom with members of his legal team, including Ifeanyi Ejiofor, Aloy Ejimakor, and others.
Kanu was charged with treasonable crime and terrorism in the Federal High Court in Abuja today.
The Federal Government filed a seven-count complaint against Kanu, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services, last week.
The IPOB chief was not hauled to court during the previous sessions. The prosecution attorney, Mohammed Abubakar, blamed this on “logistical challenges.”
In a press conference yesterday, his principal lawyer, Ejiofor, requested authorities to present his client in court today to allay people’s concerns about his safety in the South-East.
He said, “We also wish to state that the current tension and regular Monday sit-at-home being observed by our people in the South East, despite the exercise being called off by our Client’s peaceful movement, is steadily gaining momentum because our people are yet to see and believe that our Client Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still alive.
“This suspicion was further fueled by his non-production in Court on the 26th day of July 2021, for no tangible reason. Our people’s demand for his unconditional release from custody is a well-informed position, which the Government at the centre currently persecuting Mazi Nnamdi Kanu should give a listening ear to, and speedily activate the process towards his freedom, as he has committed no offence known to law.”
“Further note that our objection to the competency or otherwise of the newly amended seven-count charge is now before the Court, and we believe most strongly that there shall be light at the end of the tunnel.”
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