Ejimakor: Tinubu Govt Ignores Nnamdi Kanu Release Order

Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has publicly challenged President Bola Tinubu regarding the continued detention of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader. Ejimakor is demanding answers for the federal government’s refusal to honor multiple court orders that have called for Kanu’s release.

In a social media post on Friday, the lawyer outlined a series of court judgments that have been issued in favor of the detained IPOB leader. He highlighted that these rulings, delivered since 2022, have not only demanded Kanu’s freedom but also awarded him significant damages for his unlawful detention.

Court Orders Ignored

Ejimakor detailed the specific court decisions that the government has allegedly disregarded. In January 2022, a court ordered the federal government to pay Kanu N1 billion and issue a public apology. Later, in October 2022, another court nullified his detention and awarded N500 million in damages. Furthermore, in October 2023, a separate ruling overturned the proscription of IPOB. The continued incarceration of the IPOB leader directly contradicts these judicial pronouncements.

A Call for the Rule of Law

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The legal counsel described Kanu’s situation as a clear violation of the rule of law. He directly appealed to President Tinubu, urging him to obey the court orders and release his client. In a pointed question, Ejimakor asked the President if Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has become his personal prisoner, emphasizing the gravity of ignoring the judiciary. This ongoing legal battle keeps the issue of the IPOB leader at the forefront of national discourse, testing the administration’s commitment to judicial independence.