Very soon, the Federal High Court in Abuja will begin today’s sitting to continue the so-called terrorism trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Yet, this moment (today's proceeding) represents Nigeria’s best opportunity to end the charade once and for all.
For years, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been subjected to a sham trial built on politics, prejudice, and suppression. This process began its second phase with his illegal and extraordinary rendition from Kenya. Every day this continues, it deepens Nigeria’s crisis of justice and erodes what remains of faith in the rule of law.
The Attorney-General of the Federation still has a few hours today to do the right thing, to file a nolle prosequi, a formal motion discontinuing this trial, and acknowledge that this case should never have been brought in the first place. Likewise, Justice James Omotosho has the rare chance to make history by standing on the side of truth, fairness, and humanity, and by tossing out this case entirely.
Such an action would not only restore 'some' dignity to Nigeria’s justice system but also save the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration from further embarrassment, giving Nigeria a chance to finally move beyond a disgraceful chapter that has dragged on for far too long.
#FreeNnamdiKanuNowVery soon, the Federal High Court in Abuja will begin today’s sitting to continue the so-called terrorism trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Yet, this moment (today's proceeding) represents Nigeria’s best opportunity to end the charade once and for all.
For years, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been subjected to a sham trial built on politics, prejudice, and suppression. This process began its second phase with his illegal and extraordinary rendition from Kenya. Every day this continues, it deepens Nigeria’s crisis of justice and erodes what remains of faith in the rule of law.
The Attorney-General of the Federation still has a few hours today to do the right thing, to file a nolle prosequi, a formal motion discontinuing this trial, and acknowledge that this case should never have been brought in the first place. Likewise, Justice James Omotosho has the rare chance to make history by standing on the side of truth, fairness, and humanity, and by tossing out this case entirely.
Such an action would not only restore 'some' dignity to Nigeria’s justice system but also save the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration from further embarrassment, giving Nigeria a chance to finally move beyond a disgraceful chapter that has dragged on for far too long. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow
