Nnamdi Kanu’s Court Demeanor Shocks Observers, Says Garba

Communications consultant Ibrahim Garba has stated that Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), should have adopted a posture of calm following his arrest. Garba believes this approach would have aided in properly navigating the subsequent legal proceedings.

Speaking in a TVC News interview, Garba analyzed the events after the IPOB leader’s detention. He suggested that the most reasonable course of action for Nnamdi Kanu was to demonstrate composure and allow the judicial system to run its course. Garba explained that defiance often complicates high-stakes legal and political cases, especially those with significant public attention.

Calmness as a Strategic Response

Garba elaborated that maintaining calm would have projected maturity and potentially strengthened the position of Nnamdi Kanu before the court and in the court of public opinion. He emphasized that leadership carries the responsibility to exercise restraint, even when facing perceived injustice. This composure, according to the consultant, is not a sign of weakness but a strategic move for achieving more favorable outcomes when dealing with state institutions.

He further suggested that a composed demeanor from the IPOB leader could have opened doors for more constructive dialogue between the government and his supporters. The situation involving Nnamdi Kanu remains a focal point in national discourse, and Garba’s comments highlight the perceived impact of a detainee’s conduct on their legal and political journey.