Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), has strongly rejected appeals for his release from detention. Through his counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu emphasized that he has committed no crime and, therefore, should not be subjected to requests for pardon or clemency.
Kanu’s stance comes after notable South East figures, including Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu, urged President Bola Tinubu to release him. Instead, Kanu insists that his release should come solely through adherence to judicial rulings, citing a Federal High Court judgment that deemed his detention unconstitutional.
Ejimakor’s statement on Saturday highlighted Kanu’s dissatisfaction with appeals for clemency, stressing that these requests could inadvertently validate the unlawful nature of his detention. Kanu urged supporters to focus on ensuring impartiality in his on-going legal proceedings while expressing gratitude to those working to restore peace in Igboland.
