This was in the ruling by Justice Benson Anya who presided on the ruling of Kanu’s fundamental human rights suit on Wednesday.
The Abia State High Court has asked the Nigerian government to deploy political solution in its tussle with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.
This was in the ruling by Justice Benson Anya who presided on the ruling of Kanu’s fundamental human rights suit on Wednesday.

According to Kanu’s counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, the court also ruled that the Nigerian government show write an apology letter to Kanu for violating his human rights.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the court asked the Nigerian government to pay Kanu a sum of N1billion as compensation.
Ejimakor had also confirmed this on his verified Twitter page.
He wrote, “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu WINS as Abia High Court rules that the Federal Government violated his fundamental rights. Orders the Federal government to pay N1b to him and issue a letter of apology to him.
“Most importantly, the Court recommended political solution to the #Biafran agitation.”

Court Recommends Political Solution To Nigerian Government’s Tussle With Nnamdi

If this black people from the geographical expression is talking about Tinubu, just know they deserve to suffer, I don't believe in Nigeria anymore, nigeria is gone stop wasting your time

They no longer talk of the inflation and suffering going on in Nigeria, they have diverted your attention 

It is Tinubu, shame on you fools

In a sane country the name of Tinubu should not even be on the lips of anyone

you should be charged to court if you mention Tinubu

I have no pity for you people because you are cursed and you deserve to suffer, yes you deserve to suffer and still be a third world poo hole in 2022,tufia

I am a biafran I am not a Nigerian

Tinubu Nigerians Are Cursed And They Deserve To Suffer

The history of every society is shaped by certain events and certain personalities who have the privilege and the capacity to influence that particular moment in history. Anambra's history is replete with such individuals whose works echo till eternity and whose names gave their families a larger than life image long after they are gone.

These families continue to dominate in their spheres of activities despite the death of their forbears and over the years have acquired a measure of huge influence. In some cases, some of their people delve into the profession or the line of business of their patriarch, deepening the notion of what they are known for and sustaining that myth around their family name. Some of such families in Anambra State are:

IWEKA. Iweka family is one of the most common surnames in Nigeria. According to research, approximately 1472 people bear this surname. It is a royal dynasty lasting for generations in the ancient land of Obosi in Anambra State and has produced 95% of all kings of Obosi. The name and the influence of the family extend beyond Obosi and the surrounding towns. The popular Upper Iweka and Iweka road, the home of electronics and electrical products in Anambra State derived their names from the family. The family is reputed to have produced the first Igbo engineer and several professionals in diverse fields of human endeavor. They have also produced a senior advocate of Nigeria.

ONYIUKE[/b]: The Onyiuke family is a powerful family of lawyers in Nimo, Njikoka local government area. From the great GCM Onyiuke SAN, the family has produced not less than 20 lawyers. It can be said that the law profession runs in their blood. Recently, they have also branched into other fields and getting to the Pinnacle of whatever area they venture into. The very popular Prof. Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke who once headedW the Nigerian Stock Exchange and transformed its operations is a member of the family.

[b]IKPEAZU: The Ikpeazu of Onitsha is a very influential surname made possible by the former chief justice of Nigeria and two time NFA (Nigeria football Association) chairman, Hon. Justice Chuba Ikpeazu. The family has produced an excellent lawyer and accomplished advocate in the person of Dr. Onyechi Ikpeazu SAN, three time house of representative member, three time house of assembly member, former head of service and many other lawyers. It is a family that is well respected and highly influential in Onitsha.

MODEBE: Modebe surname is the 526,285th most common surname in the world and approximately 616 people bear this surname. A school and a street bear the name of their progenitor, Joseph Fredric Modebe. The Modebe family is a very large one with heavy investments in real estate. The popular Modebe avenue in Onitsha and the surrounding streets were originally owned by the family before they were sold to settlers in the hey days of the development of the commercial city. They have also produced several accomplished personalities in different spheres of life.

EZE: The Eze family is one of the most respected dynasties in Anambra state. The family has produced the first Nigerian military doctor, one of Nigerias richest oil mogul, Prince Engr. Arthur Eze and the current Igwe of Ukpo. Their father was the first Okofia, HRH. Igwe Michael Eze.

NWACHUKWU: The Nwachukwu family of Umunya is one of the most powerful families in Anambra with about four bishops, Bishop Paul Nwachukwu, Bishop Arthur Nwachukwu, Bishop Paul Nwachukwu Jr. etc. Bishop Paul Nwachukwu is the founder of Grace of God Mission while his brother, the late Bishop Arthur Nwachukwu is the founder of Rhema deliverance ministry.

AMECHI: The family of Nigerias first aviation minister, Chief Mbazulike Amechi is a family that boast of well to do businessmen and powerful politicians. They are well respected in Ukpor. Chief Mbazulike is the only surviving nationalist in Nigeria with an extensive knowledge of the Nigerian tortuous history, having been an active player himself in the Nigerian political firmament.

UBA: The Uba family of Isuofia is a very prominent and well respected family in Anambra state. A family nurtured by two brothers who were into distributorship of various products in Nigeria. Their children have continued to sustain the business and have expanded into property, oil and gas, hospitality and merchandise.

NWANKWU: The Nwankwu is a large, vibrant, progressive and successful one, the patriarch of the family, late Sir Joseph Nwankwu was one of the movers and shakers of old Anambra business circle. The family produced three powerful women in Nigeria, Elizabeth Nwankwu, West Africas first female district governor of Rotary of club, Amaka Nwankwu, Anambras first female MD of a bank and late Oby Nwodo, former judge of appeal court.

UME-EZUOKE: Ume-Ezuoke family is not only a big name in Amichi but also in Anambra and Nigeria. Their father, Igwe Umeorimili Orji Ezeoke was a warrant chief in 1914. He was appointed the president of customary court. The family has produced ambassadors, well known lawyers and former speaker of Nigerias House of Representatives, Chief Edwin Ume-Ezeoke.

ONYEMA: A royal family of Oguikpele with a three time house of representative member, Nigerias most powerful female shipper and director general of the Nigeria Stock Exchange. It is a name that reverberates in Ogbaru and Anambra state.

UMEADI: A family of lawyers with the late Philip Umeadi SAN as the head of the family. The family has produced a former chief Judge of Anambra state and former INEC commissioner.

NWOSU: The Nwosu family of Nri is a powerful and respected business family; they are the owners of Njikoka Motors and Koka Oil. The family wealth has been sustained for over 60 years.

ORIZU: Orizu family is a dynastic family of Nnewi. The royal lineage started with Igwe Orizu 1, Eze Ugbonyamba. The family has produced Nigerias first republic senate president, Orji Nwafor Orizu and Igwe Kenneth Orizu who is the longest serving monarch in Nigeria. It is a family of very successful businessmen and politicians and a College of education was named after Nwafor Orizu.

FGN OKOYE: Chief FGN Okoye of Enugwu Ukwu was a well respected businessman who built Business Empire which is still doing well. They are into building and construction, printing, liquor distribution and the owners of TNT courier. His children have also followed his footsteps and are doing extremely well with a well respected engineer, a former appeal court judge and a very influential medical doctor.

ONWUAMAEGBU: Onwuamaegbu family is a respected family in Oba. Hon. Justice Obumeneme Onwuamaegbu was the former chief judge of Anambra state and the attorney general of east central state. The family has produced the first female chief judge of Anambra state and the 25th commandant of Nigerian Defence Academy, Maj. Gen. Emeka Onwuamaegbu.

ERINNE: Erinne family in Okija is a powerful family and a family of lawyers that produced the first female Senior Advocate of Nigeria. The family boasts of not less than 10 lawyers and other prominent professionals and businessmen.

EKWUEME: Ekwueme family is a powerful political family in Oko, Anambra state. The family produced the former vice president of Nigeria, Dr Alex Ekwueme and Africas best musicologist, Prof Laz Ekwueme who is also the traditional ruler of Oko kingdom.

NWANDU: Nwandu family is a well respected family in Enugwu Ukwu. They are the owners of Master Holdings and Daniels Construction and have large number of their family members in public service, both federal and state.

OJUKWU: Ojukwu family is one of the most respected families in Nnewi and Nigeria. Their father was the first African millionaire and the first president of the Nigerian Stock Exchange who is also the father of the late Biafran Head of State, Emeka Ojukwu and emeritus professor of medicine, Prof. Joseph Okwuabudike Ojukwu. It can be said that his seeds all exude greatness.

ODUA: Odua is a royal family of Akili Ozizo in Ogbaru and a powerful one for that. The family has produced businessmen, royalties and the current senator serving Anambra North Senatorial District.

OKIGBO: Okigbo family is a well known family in Ojoto. Three brothers startled the world in the 20th century, Pius the economist, Christopher the poet and Bede the plant pathologists. Theirs is a very large family in Ojoto. It was their father Eze Okigbo that went round Ojoto imploring their people to send their children to school.

ATUCHUKWU: Chief B.N Atuchukwu was a pioneer Amichi businessman; the family became very popular for being the place where instrument of Biafra surrender was handed over to the federal side. The family has produced notable doctors and professionals.

AMOBI: Amobi family is a big royal family in Ogidi. They have produced four traditional rulers and Igwe Walter Amobi was the last who died in 1996 before the arrangement for a rotational kingship in the town.

EMEKA: Igwe John Emeka of Anam was the patriarch of the family. A former contractor and businessman, the family has produced a deputy governor and former minister.

ONYEMELUKWE: Onyemelukwe family of Nanka is a very prominent family in Nanka. The family has produced the number two bishop in the Anglican Communion. The father of electricity, Engr. Clement Onyemelukwe and they have produced so many notable people in Nigeria.

TABANSI: The great founders of Tabansi Motors and Press came from this notable family in Nri and it is a very notable family in Anambra state because of their business exploits. They were also the owners of the Tabansi Record of the old.

EZENWA: Ezenwa of Oba is a prominent royal family, their father was one of the most prominent traditional rulers from Anambra state and the children have sustained the name doing well in politics, business and so on.

UBAJIAKA: Ubajiaka is a very big family in Nnewi. Their father is a well known transporter, the founder of Izuchukwu Transport and his children have sustained their fathers wealth. One of the sons is a big player in the healthcare industry, Agary Pharmaceuticals and equipment. Another son is heavily involved in ICT.

ONWUGBENU: Onwugbenu is a well known business family from Nnewi, they are owners of Iju Industries and Louis Carter.

Anambra@30: List Of 30 Most Influential Families In Anambra

So yesterday was reading about the activities of the Taliban in Afghanistan and that sent me down a metaphorical rabbit hole through most of the conflicts going through the world right now. I will not bore you with the details but then I started to see pick up certain similarities.
For a long while,I always wondered what the sit at home orders are for.like it is weakening the economy of a region already weakened, combined with the ruthless and merciless killings of several individuals especially indigenes who " have made it" and I heard kidnapping is joining the menu now.
So what could be the reasons for hurting people you say you want to save from the tyranny of those up north.
And I think I have gotten something of an answer and I am praying I am wrong.its a radicalisation strategy,that's all it is
Presently the average Igbo man doesn't actually believe in Biafran,most people think that there really is no point,some even bring up the case of South Sudan that has been in civil war since their establishment. as long as things are okay for him,he doesn't mind,marginalization does not matter to him,he has a good life,he can eat,he can work,he feels safe,he is okay with his quiet life and if he sees an opportunity for him or any of his children to leave the country for greener pastures,he will take it. So Nigeria or Biafra ,whatever they are doing,na for their pocket.average man thoughts .
But now these things are being threatened,his small business 8s dying out due to sit at home,his children's education are suffering,his hopes of japa growing slim by the day,he doesn't feel safe at all.and worst the apathetic nature of those in power to do anything,yes he knows,deep inside him, they have never cared but now it's glaring no body cares at all.
Then theres the hate . anytime any news that dare mention about east or Igbo, people start coming out of the woodwork to insult,to point fingers,to just plainly display their hatred.
So here's the man,no hope of leaving,no hope of survival, suffering hatred for just existing.and someone comes along and tells him,in Biafra none of these things could have happened to him,and the only way to ensure his children do not suffer it is to fight for it and hands him a gun.with the education standard dropping,brain washing will be a whole lot easier and getting people to die for a cause will not be hard anymore.my two cents anyway

Ipob And The Perceived Advantages Of Sit At Home And Killings Of It's Own People

We are sad to tell you about the dead of our dear father/Son/Son In-law (Mr Chinonso Ambrose Ozoemena)

All the biafrans are still at shock since the death of this Biafra souldier

(Mr Ambrose chinonso ozoemena) Whom was amongst the souldiers that fought tirelessly during the Biafra war with its opposition from 6th July 1967 till 15 January 1970,

It was a big loss to the biafran families as they announced the death of (Mr Ambrose Chinonso Ozoemena)

This legend passed away few weeks after he got a sad news that his first son (Ozoemena Obinna Ambrose) Was missing adding the lost of his son sometochukwu ozoemena whom got injured and equally dies the same day as the news implies,

The ozoemena families were known for the people that always fight for peace to rain in their land,

And have kept the faith since from the beginning,

May his soul and that of his late son rest in the blossom peace,

Sir we must always miss you in our heart,

You will forever remain our truthful teacher of truth and peace,

(R.I.P MR AMBROSE CHINONSO OZOEMENA)

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This is truly sad,

We wish you a heart full of rest sirm

R.I.P Chief Chinonso Ambrose Ozoemena

EASTERNERS ARE UNDER MANIPULATION 

At times we might not understand it if we don't think deeply and ask some crucial questions.

We are being manipulated. I mean we in the East. We are all being manipulated. Are you Igbo, Ijaw, Efik, Ibibio, Urhobo, Itsekiri, Ogoni or whatever you call yourself, know it that you have been under manipulation for the past 51 years. You are not from South East, South South or Niger Delta. You are from the East. You are only being manipulated to think otherwise.

The Manipulation

Whatever is happening today is Britain using the Fulani to manipulate you. Far it be from me that I am blaming others for our woes, but the truth is that if you don't know of this manipulation, you cannot gain freedom.
This manipulation started during the genocide they called the Nigeria Biafra civil war.

The East has been under manipulation till this very day. No doubt, the East has been great in themselves. Whatever they touch turns to gold. In conquering the black man Britain found a stumbling block from the East. From the time of slave trade to the colonization era, the East never gave Britain a breathing space. Britain knows that for them to hold the East down they have to find a way to manipulate them.

Opportunity came with the war. Don't forget that the war of 1967 wouldn't have taken place if not for Britain. Britain wanted the war. The war is so much needed for the manipulation to work. They are so much in need of the resources in the East.
When Yakubu Gowon and Odumegwu Ojukwu met at Aburi Ghana and agreed to set aside every hostilities and become a confederate state, it didn't go down well with Britain who desperately needed the war.
Using British Broadcasting Cooperation (BBC) Britain mounted a campaign against the Aburi agreement, stating that at last Gowon has bowed down to Ojukwu. The implication of this statement is that Northern Nigeria has bowed down to Biafra. For Gowon represented Nigeria while Ojukwu stands for Biafra. This hurted the ego of the North (Nigeria) and infuriated them. The North in a meeting refused to adhere to the agreement. Rather they instructed Yakubu Gowon to divide Nigeria into 12 states. On 27 May 1967, Gowon proclaimed the division of Nigeria into twelve states. This decree carved the Eastern Region in three parts: South Eastern State, Rivers State, and East Central State. It was Gowon on the stage, but Britain in the background. With this division Gowon destroyed the regional government. 

To this effect, the Eastern Consultative Assembly made up of elders from every part of the East voted for the East to secede from Nigeria. They demanded that Odumegwu Ojukwu declare Biafra a Republic. In obedience to the wishes of the people, on 30 May 1967, Ojukwu declared independence of the Republic of Biafra. As expected, Biafra came under attack by Nigeria Army. The war began on the early hours of 6 July 1967 when Nigerian Federal troops advanced in two columns into Biafra. With this Britain staged the decimation of the Igbo and their other cousins. It is worthy to note that the East prior to the war has been in charge of lots of offices in Nigeria. This was made possible due to their early embrace of education.

With the help of Britain and other world powers, Nigeria inflicted heavy causality on Biafra. Millions of Biafrans mostly women and children died. It was estimated that about 3.5million Biafrans died in that senseless war of Nigeria unity.

The war ended in 1970 with the Biafrans led by Philip Effiong surrendering to Nigeria. After the physical war, another unseen war started. And that is the manipulation of the Eastern people.

During the the war, Nigeria government perfected a successful plan that divided the East. Nigeria military started attacking the coastal Regions wearing Biafran Army Uniform and speaking Igbo during those attacks. Lots of Coastal Biafrans that survived the attack heard the attackers speak Igbo and till this very day, they still tell stories on how Igbo people wanted to wipe them out during the war. This is a high profile manipulation.
No one asked how a people suffering extermination will have time to wipe off their own brothers. No one asked if there has ever been any attempt previously by the Igbo to attack or expel their neighbours from their lands. No one asked how possible it will be for a people that lack weapons to waste it on their fellow brothers. No one cared to think deep and ask how Philip Effiong will be a second in command and his people will be wiped out by the same Army he commands. And to cap it all, he didn't speak about it. Are coastal brothers not in the Biafra Army? These are the necessary questions that will neutralize these lies that have been told over the last 51 years.

The seed of discord sown by the Nigeria government during the Civil War made it possible for the East to be fragmented. The Igbo became the worse enemies of most Ijaw, Efik, Ogoni etc. They see the Igbo as rivals. Some of them out of deep ignorance have proclaimed how it is better to live with the Fulani than the Igbo. With this mentality, the Fulani won. They took advantage, owned the oil, controls it and left the people with nothing, other than polluted environment, not good for agriculture.

The Fulani also divided the Igbo into many parts. They included Igbo people into the North and South South. They manipulated people into thinking that Igbo people are only in South East, while the Igbo people that fell into other regions started denying being Igbo. The Fulani frustrated anyone bold enough to answer Igbo after the war, which necessitated the denial. Asaba, Ikwere, Onitsha, Etche, Ogwashiukwu, Ika man will tell you how he is not Igbo. Those singing this shameful songs of denial will always be favored by the Fulani.

Betrayal Become A Lucrative Business In The East.

Those that led Biafra during the time of the war was the most trusted men the Easterners respects so much. They are men of integrity and patriots who will rather die than betray their own people. Men like Chinua Achebe, Akanu Ibiam, Odumegwu Ojukwu etc.
Nigeria government removed these men from office and started employing men that are ready to betray their own people.
Gradually, it became an act of foolishness and stupidity to stand for the people in the East. If you are not a puppet of the Fulani, you will not be appointed into any office in Nigeria. They encouraged these men to openly stand against their own people. They made them rich, influential and powerful that ordinary people started worshiping them. Remember the Igbo saying that says 'onye bu igu ka Ewu n'eso?' This is how almost everyone in the corridors of power in the East started becoming sycophants and hypocrites in other to make it. This is exactly how we got the leaders we have today. Leaders who will bring Pythons to kill their own youths. Leaders who will refuse to constitute security group for their own people, just to please the Fulani. Men who is so afraid of the Fulani to the extent that they will support the massacre of their own youths for protesting in a country Fulani herdsmen terrorists are pampered and Boko Haram terrorists recruited into the Army.

These manipulations made the Igbo, Ijaw Efik etc to loose focus. All the leaders in the East needed is to be loyal to the Fulani and they can loot and squander our collective resources the way they want. If you complain about the lack of federal government presence in the East, Northerners will remind you of your governors and how they are squandering the resources. It is just manipulation. They use them and yet blame them for your woes.

Since after the war, never a time have the East worked together to develop the East. There is zero plan by the Eastern leaders of today to liaise with each others to develop the entire East. It is just squandering and obedience to the Fulani as to escape persecution and prosecution. The Fulani only goes after anyone against them and standing for the people. The Fulani have the power to remove an elected Governor and replace him with their puppet. This is exactly why Emeka Ihedioha is not governor today.

This manipulation has effected every aspect of our lives in the East. Today, police men will love to be posted to the East because they make more illegal monies in the East than any other part of Nigeria. They know that the East is a police state. They are the marginalised part and got no right. So once you are arrested or confronted, you pay them and go with your goods. This has made life difficult in the East.

An Igbo in governor will do everything possible to safeguard his position through loyalty to the Fulani. He will rather employ unqualified HausaFulani into the government, than employ his qualified Eastern brothers. Those that are ignorant of the manipulation going on will never understand. They will rather say WE DON'T LOVE OURSELVES. You are just under manipulation.

Any Eastern Leader speaking against the marginalisation of the East in Nigeria will be witch haunted. Almost all the federal roads in the East are bad, yet no governor will ever complain. Parts of the East are polluted due to oil spillage, yet non of them is speaking for their own people. Some that fights for the people will be given contracts to shut them up.
If you speak up, a case will be opened for you in the court and you will surely be disgraced out of office.

You are from the East in Nigeria, you are not free. You are manipulated to hate yourselves and work against each other. It is only when you realise this, that you can work towards your freedom.

If you ask me, I will say that only the restoration of Biafra will break the stronghold of the Fulani on our people.

Elochukwu Ohagi, Philosopher, Teacher And Activist, 2021. 

Family Writers Press International

Easterners Are Under Manipulation

The Coordinator of Buhari Campaign Organisation, Alhaji Danladi Pasali, is dead.

Pasali died at a hospital in Abuja on Tuesday afternoon.

Gunmen storm burial ceremony in Anambra, chase guests, burn down mourners’ residenceOzekhome joins Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team as IPOB leader is arraignedOC.

Ali Pasali, younger brother of the deceased, confirmed his demise in Jos, Plateau State capital.

Two years ago, Pasali made the headlines when he called for the immediate prosecution of the sponsors of the RevolutionNow protest, saying Nigerians are wiser now and will never be allowed to be fooled by any group or people that did not mean well to the unity and peaceful co-existence of the nation.

Pasali said that the call for uprising and change of government using any other means not election is nothing but treason and should be treated as such by the security agencies.

He said the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has stated clearly how to change regimes in a democratic setting, which is through the general elections.

“Nigeria has just conducted an election circle, which Sowore and other opposition politicians tested their popularity at the polls. Currently, the last process of the election is still ongoing, which is the hearing of the complaints and petitions related to the elections at the Tribunal all over the country.”

“Why is the rush? As far as we are concern, this is the handiwork of some frustrated opposition politicians and looters of our treasury who lost their stream of income as a result of the aggressive fight against corruption by the present government,” Pasali said.

Buhari Campaign Organisation Coordinator, Alhaji  Danladi Pasali Is Dead

Let me first state that I have no issue with any group seeking self-rule and independence. My heart goes out to the Tibetians and Uyghur people of China. But then, let's look at the case of Biafra. 
50 years after the failed war, the Igbos still clamor for secession. I am not writing to judge their merits as I believe the Igbos are among the most marginalized people in Nigeria, but I want to look at their strategy and their chances.
1st Let's look at their strategy. It's easy to say that the leading secession group IPOB has no effective strategy. Yes they make noise through their radio and social media, yes they partake in small pockets of violence within the region, and yes they have millions of supporters yet they have never been a major headache for the rest of the country.
No one goes to bed thinking about Ipob except maybe in the southeast. Their influence is not felt outside their region hence no one really cares. 
Also, They have failed to build any ally across the country or abroad. They are very much on their own. Their strategy of insults is doing no good to their struggle. 
Now let's look at geography. The Igbos are actually trapped within Nigeria. They would clearly need the support of the Niger Delta to create Biafra. Biafra would be impossible without the south south.
Finally, they would need a stronger force than the ESN boys in the bush. That is basically impossible as they would need to arm a force. that would mean moving smuggling heavy equipment through the Nigerian border. 
Summary, Biafra is not going to happen because of wrong strategy and poor geography.

Why Biafra Would Never Come To Pass

By Cletus Ameachi

President, Pentecostal Ministers Forum of Nigeria (PMFM), Bishop Chidi Anthony, has given hope to the members of IPOB and all Igbo that Nnamid Kanu would be released on health grounds.

He predicted at a crusade in Nkwere, Rivers State: “I see Nnamdi Kanu being released. He was seriously sick and so much pressure was on the Nigerian government to let him go and they finally yielded.”

He urged the Igbo to pray for Kanu so that he would not die after his release.

The cleric also prophesied: “Economic hardship will double this year as there will be more hunger in the nation. One dollar will be sold for N750.” He said Nigerians should not crucify him for these prophecies: “I am just a messenger of the Almighty God.

“Nigerians need to pray against insecurity. If they keep silent, the insecurity of 2022 will be worse compared to the one of 2021. I see the masses coming against those in government.

“The year 2022 will be very tough for the corrupt politicians that have impoverished and dwindled the commonwealth of the nation.

“Joe Biden will not finish his tenure as the President of America. I see a woman taking over from him.

“PMF is going to organise a national prayer summit in April for the nation.” He asked God to intervene in the nation’s pathetic situation.

Nnamdi Kanu’ll Be Released – Bishop Anthony

Justice Benson Anya of the Abia State High Court has ruled that the invasion of the security agents to the residence of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, in 2017 was unlawful and an infringement on his human rights.
The judge on Wednesday also ruled that his abduction and forceful return to Nigeria was "illegal" under local and international laws.
Anya also ruled that the Nigerian government should pay Kanu a sum of N1billion as a compensation for the violation of his fundamental human rights.

Recall that Kanu's Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor filed the lawsuit against the Nigerian government on August 27, 2021 before the Abia court.

SaharaReporters earlier reported that the judge rejected the challenge by the Nigerian government on the jurisdiction to hear Kanu’s case.

Ejimakor had argued that the Kanu could not be tried in Nigeria as there was no crime he had committed known to both Nigerian and international laws.He had added that the government of Nigeria collaborated with Kenya to abduct him and rendition him to Nigeria

BREAKING Court Declares Nnamdi Kanu's Arrest As Illegal, Orders Nigerian Governm

A High Court in Abia State has ordered the Federal Government to pay the sum of N1 billion to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, and issue a letter of apology to him.

Kanu had approached the Court demanding N5 billion over the invasion of his father’s house by the military on September 10, 2017.

In a ruling on Wednesday, according to his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, the Court presided over by Justice Benson Anya stated that the Federal Government violated the IPOB leader’s fundamental rights.

The Court also recommended political solution to the agitation for the restoration of the defunct Biafra Republic championed by IPOB.

Kanu’s lawyer made this known in a tweet, saying, “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu WINS as Abia High Court rules that the Federal Government violated his fundamental rights. Orders the Federal government to pay N1b to him and issue a letter of apology to him.

Nnamdi Kanu Defeats Fg: Court Orders FG To Pay Nnamdi Kanu N1bn

LIsten to this broadcast from 35:00 mins. Chinasa nworu claims those commiting crimes in Igboland are members of ESN that have left the camp because of money.

They are sponsored by Simon Ekpa group. The even kidnap and kill fellow igbo Biafrans.

The kidnapped IPOB members that returned for Christmas, even when they identified themselves as IPOB members. 

So when the bingo's come to do their usual denial, play the broadcast for them.

IPOB: Those Killed In Anambra Are ESN

Help Northern Governors First To Secure Their States – IPOB Warns Miyetti Allah Over Proposed Vigilantes In Imo

IPOB alleged that the herders wanted to continue with their atrocities of killing, abducting, and raping innocent residents in the state by planning to form vigilantes

> The Indigenous People of Biafra has warned the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association members to shelve their alleged move to form vigilante groups in Imo State.
IPOB alleged that the herders wanted to continue with their atrocities of killing, abducting, and raping innocent residents in the state by planning to form vigilantes.

It asked the breeders to go and help their governors in the Northern region to fight banditry and terrorism ravaging the region.
The Nnamdi Kanu-led group vowed to stop the Northern herders if they insisted to go ahead with their plan.
These were contained in the statement by the group's spokesperson, Emma Powerful, obtained by SaharaReporters on Tuesday.
It was titled, "Miyetti Allah Should First Chase Fulani Bandits Out Of Northern Nigeria Before Coming To Imo State To Stop ESN."
It stated, "The attention of global family of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by Nnamdi KANU has been drawn by the ranting of Miyetti Allah, the sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria, boasting that they are in Imo State to stop purported attacks by Eastern Security Network, ESN and IPOB.
"In the first place they are stabbing the truth in the head because ESN and IPOB are not behind any attacks in Imo State or anywhere for that matter. While IPOB remains a peaceful movement seeking the restoration of Biafra, ESN is a vigilante group repelling unprovoked and senseless attacks on Biafran communities by Fulani herdsmen.
"Again, ESN security outfit was formed on 12th of December 2020 to checkmate the excesses of herdsmen in our territory and farmlands where they abduct, rape our mothers, wives and sisters in the bushes and forests and till today ESN operatives still focused on chasing fulani terrorists herdsmen terrorising our communities.
"We are waiting for Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders and their foot soldiers disguised as vigilantes in Imo State and other states in Biafraland and we assure them that we are going to loose our mad dogs from the cage to chase them out from our territory. Let them not mistaken for anything they hear from criminals and we tell them that we are intact and we are waiting for them.
"This latest ranting by Miyetti Allah has further confirmed the suspicions that they are the masterminds of the growing insecurity in parts of the South-East. Their plan now is to bring in more of their foot soldiers and Jihadists into Imo State for more mayhem on innocent citizens. But we will resist them!
"Is it not curious and shameful that Miyetti Allah which has not assisted any Northern State to quell the daily bloodletting by Fulani bandits and terrorists, is now boasting of coming to assist security agencies to stop ESN and IPOB in Imo State? Let them first help Northern States and the federal government chase away terrorists moving from house to house adopting and recruiting people in Zamfara, Kaduna and other states in the North before heading South.
"We, therefore, want to let these Jihadists know that ESN will not allow them any breeding ground in Imo State or any part of Biafra land. Not now or tomorrow! No Jihadists under any guise will be allowed entry into Biafra land. Let them dare our people at their own peril.”

Help Northern Governors First To Secure Their States – IPOB Warns Miyetti Allah

> Binta Nyako, judge of an Abuja Federal High Court, has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to allow Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to change his clothes.

Previously, Nyako had directed the DSS to allow the IPOB leader to have a bath whenever he wants to, change his clothes, eat properly and practice his faith.

However, at the court session on Tuesday, Mike Ozekhome, Kanu’s lead counsel, complained that his client is still being subjected to poor treatment in DSS custody.

He said Kanu is still being kept in solitary confinement and that any other detainee who greets him is also kept in solitary confinement.

Shortly before adjourning the matter, Nyako reminded the defendant that a detention facility is not a five-star hotel.

However, she reiterated her previous order that the IPOB leader should be allowed the maximum comfort possible, including changing his Fendi outfit with which he was brought back into the country in June 2021.

“I don’t want to see him in these clothes again. This one is almost off-white. Also, make sure that you allow him to exercise," Nyako added.

I Don't Want To See Nnamdi Kanu In These Clothes Again

> Mike Ozekhome, right activist and constitutional lawyer, has stated why he joined the defense team of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of foremost secessionist group IPOB.

Barely twenty four hours to today’s court sitting, the federal government amended its charges against Mr Kanu, increasing it to 15 from 7, an action described as a “joke taken too far” by Ifeanyi Ejiofor, who heads the defense team.

Mr Kanu will take his plea tomorrow, the court ruled on Tuesday while adjourning to Wednesday.

Taking over as the leader of the defense team, Mr Ozekhome described the charges against his client as unfounded.

“Right to self determination is inalienable. It is guaranteed under both the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the African Charter on Peoples’ Rights,” the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) said in a chat with Vanguard Newspapers at the Abuja Federal High Court. “I am here today because I believe that the charge against the Defendant is baseless.”

Mike Ozekhome: Why I Am Defending Nnamdi Kanu

Kanu previously pleaded not guilty to seven charges including terrorism and calling for secession.

Prosecutors have filed additional charges against Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu as his trial on terrorism charges has resumed.

Kanu heads Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a group he founded in 2014 that is pressing for the secession of the Igbo ethnic group’s homeland, which covers part of southeast Nigeria. The Nigerian authorities view IPOB as a terrorist group.

Kanu previously pleaded not guilty to seven charges including terrorism, calling for secession and knowingly broadcasting falsehoods about President Muhammadu Buhari.

On Tuesday Kanu faced eight additional charges, most linked to broadcasts he made between 2018 and 2021 on IPOB-run Radio Biafra that prosecutors said amounted to terrorism and incitement.

Nigerian authorities last year accused IPOB of attacks on police stations and government offices in the southeast. The group denies this and has called the accusations an attempt to force it to disband.

An attempt by the Igbo homeland to secede as the Republic of Biafra in 1967 – the year that Kanu was born – triggered a three-year civil war that killed more than 1 million people.

Lawyer Mike Ozekhome accused the state of ambushing Kanu and prosecutors of filing the additional charges “just to frustrate the trial” and keep Kanu in detention, according to a recording of proceedings made available to reporters.

Ozekhome said Kanu had not seen the new charges until Tuesday and needed time to prepare how to plead.

Media have been prevented from covering the trial, which the judge adjourned until Wednesday.

Al Jazeera’s Fidelis Mbah, reporting from Abuja, said that people in the southeast have divided opinions over Kanu’s group.

“[Kanu’s] supporters feel that the perceived injustices against the region … [have] not been corrected, and they feel the government has marginalised people in the region,” Mbah added.

Kanu was first arrested in 2015 but disappeared while on bail in April 2017. His social media posts during his absence and his Radio Biafra broadcasts outraged the government, which said they encouraged attacks on security forces.

Security agents produced him in court in Abuja on June 29 after detaining him in an undisclosed country. His lawyer alleged he was detained and mistreated in Kenya, though Kenya has denied involvement.

Kanu has filed charges alleging that he was illegally taken from Kenya and asking that he be repatriated to the United Kingdom.

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Nigerian Separatist Kanu Faces New Charges As Trial

> Sit-at-home enforcers storm Catholic Church in Onitsha, disperse worshipers

January 18, 2022
By Vincent Ujumadu

EARLY morning worshipers at the St Theresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, Awada Onitsha had a raw deal on Tuesday when some middle-aged men who claimed to be enforcers of the sit at home stormed the church and ordered the worshipers to disperse.

The boys, who are with sticks said they were members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, adding that the worshipers had no reason to step out of their houses on a day the IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was appearing in court.

A female worshiper who said her house is three buildings from the church said the invasion of the church by the boys caused pandemonium as many people ran helter skelter, adding that it was the wisdom of the parish priest and the celebrant at the Mass that saved the situation.

She said: “This morning (yesterday) I went for the 5:30am morning Mass in my church, St Theresa of Calcutta Parish in Awada, it is close to Ukaegbu junction.

“We were half way into the Mass when some group of boys suspected to be members of IPOB entered the church. They were carrying sticks and cans and went straight to the alter.

“They approached our parish priest, Rev Fr Joseph and asked him why he was celebrating Mass on a day their master was going to court. They were quite a number of them and were visibly angry.

“Everybody in the church took to their heels. There would have been a stampede because there were a lot of people in the morning Mass today. I ran to a building close to the church.

“Father Joseph told them we were holding Mass today to pray for the release of Nnamdi Kanu. He used diplomacy to talk to them, and even asked them if they were really for Ndi Igbo or Against Ndi Igbo? They now said okay and if that was so, the people in the church were for them.

“They called back everyone to continue the Mass since they were convinced that the church people were Biafrans.

“Some of us were so afraid that we could not return, so we went home from there. They apologized to the priest and left.

“The same group went out and saw a tricycle rider. Nobody knew why the man was outside because on sit- at -home days, one hardly saw tricycles outside. They beat up the man and set his tricycle ablaze”.

It was gathered that as the information of what happened at the church went round, many people who tried to travel very early to beat the sit at home, had to turn back.

As usual on sit at home days, most streets were deserted and there is hardly any vehicle on the road.

Many schools directed their students not to come to school on Tuesday, while all the markets remained closed.

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Sit-At-Home Enforcers Storm Catholic Church In Onitsha, Disperse Worshipers

”I don’t know why I went to study law” – Lawyer cries bitterly after being barred from Kanu’s trial by security operatives (Video)

A lawyer has expressed regret for studying law in Nigeria after he was barred from court during the trial continuation of the Leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

The trial of Kanu which held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, was again adjourned after he objected to the fresh charges brought against him by the Federal Government.

The Federal Government had filed fresh terrorism charges, increasing the initial seven counts bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism against him, to 15.

However, only the IPOB leader’s legal counsel led by Mike Ozekhome SAN, were allowed into the courtroom.

Security operatives barred other lawyers from accessing the court and they were made to wait outside in the scorching sun.

A video shared by former Chairman of NHRC, Chidi Odinkalu, showed some lawyers lashing out over double standards as anti- Kanu protesters were allowed to demonstrated within few meters of the High Court.

One of the lawyers could be heard expressing deep pain and regret over his decision to study law because people in authority act with impunity.

”I don’t know why I went to go and study law,” he said.

”I Don’t Know Why I Went To Study Law” – Lawyer Cries Bitterly

Nigerian-born Minister of Justice and Solicitor-General of the Government of Alberta, Canada, Kelechi Madu, has been asked to step aside over traffic-related offences.

The Premier of Alberta, Jason Kenney, announced this in a series of posts on his verified Twitter account on Tuesday.

According to Kenney, it was important for Madu to step aside pending the outcome of an independent investigation into a March 10, 2021 incident.

Madu, who assumed the role in August 2020, got fined for using his phone while driving in March 2021.

He was accused of calling the province’s police chief after being slammed a $300 fine he received for violating one of Canada’s traffic and safety regulations.

Announcing the decision for Madu to step aside, Kenney wrote, “I have spoken with Minister Madu about the March 10 incident reported in the media today.

“I conveyed to him my profound disappointment in his decision to contact the Edmonton Police Chief after receiving a ticket for a traffic violation.

“Minister Madu told me that he did not ask to have the ticket rescinded, nor was it his intention to interfere in the case, and that he promptly paid the ticket.

“I understand that Chief McFee has confirmed that at no time did the Minister seek to have the ticket rescinded.

“Nevertheless, it’s essential the independent administration of justice is maintained.

“That’s why I will appoint a respected independent investigator to review the relevant facts and to determine whether there was interference in the administration of justice in this case.

“In the interim period, I have asked Minister Madu to step back from his ministerial duties.

“Details about the independent review will be made public in the near future.”

The Premier also said Minister Sonya Savage would act as Minister of Justice and Solicitor General during Madu’s leave of absence.

The PUNCH had earlier reported that Madu, in July 2021, slammed the Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, over the re-arrest of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.

“The Attorney-General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, is a disgrace to the rule of law and not worthy to be an officer of the court. He has shown himself to be a bigot, who does not understand what it means to live in a pluralistic society governed by the dictates of the rule of law,” Madu had posted on his Linkedin page.

Malami had fired back and described the views of Madu regarding the arrest of Kanu as an “outrageously ignoramus opinion that is eccentric and weird”.

Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges before Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja and the trial has been adjourned to January 19, 2022.

Canadian Minister Who Attacked Malami Asked To Step Aside Over Traffic Violation

> Heavily armed security operatives have cordoned off the roads leading to the premises of Abia State High Court complex located on Ikot Ekpene Road Umuahia as the court is set to deliver judgement today on the suit filed by the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu against the federal government.

As early as 7:00am , detachment of security personnel had been deployed around the court premises.

All the roads leading to the court have also been barricaded, thus forcing motorists and pedestrians to take alternate routes.

Journalists and staff of the court as well as people accessing the premises were asked to produce their identity cards before allowing access to the premises.

The presiding judge, Justice Benson Anya had during the hearing last year ordered security agents to stop interfering with those coming to the court during the court hearing of Kanu’s suit.

He said that the security operatives were creating unnecessary tension by their action.

Meanwhile, lawyers and various stakeholders were sighted around the court premises including Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor who is leading leading a team of other lawyers to for Kanu’s.

Sighted also was the Counsel to the Chief of Army Staff, Amos Tory among other defendants lawyers.

Newsmen from major national and international media houses including the BBC were also around in their numbers.

Among the stakeholders was Chief Ugo Chinyere, Igboayaka O Igboayaka, among a host of others.

Nnamdi Kanu V FG Suit: Heavy Security As Court Set To Deliver Judgement

After many weeks of conjectures and permutations, the lead counsel for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, on Tuesday, unveiled Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) as the leader of the defence counsel for Nnamdi Kanu whose trial commences today before Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja.

Kanu arrived the court at 7am amidst tight security as operatives of the Department of State Services frisked journalists and lawyers.

As of the time of filing this report, the court had yet to commence sitting.

“Yes, I’m now in the legal team and that’s why you’re seeing me in court,” Ozekhome said.

Ejiofor had in a statement announced that the fortification of Kanu’s legal team was the Christmas gift to Kanu when they visited him at the headquatres of the DSS where he was being detained.

Ejiofor had however kept the identity of the person to his chest.

He had said, “I want to assure you, Umuchineke, that our legal team, is, presently, more fortified than ever to do battle in Court, and God being on our side, victory is assured. We paid our routine visit to our untiring, unwavering, unrelenting, rock-solid and noble client, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the DSS detention facility at Abuja. The visit, this time, was spectacular and was greeted by an infectious air of camaraderie. Onyendu was particularly enthused by the visit and preferred to describe it as ‘A surprise Christmas Present’. You may not understand the peculiarity of this visit and the how significant it is.
But in due course, I am certain you will be in the best position to fully appreciate the wisdom that informed it. Suffice it to say that as the lead attorney of Onyendu, I took advantage of the visit to unveil a legal giant, a distinguished and an accomplished member of the Inner Bar, whom I have chosen to fortify our defence team. The learned Senior counsel is an excellent and a consummate learned gentleman, distinguished in academics and in the practice of law in our law courts.

The reason that informed this arrangement is my unflinching desire to throw in every weapon in our arsenal to ensure that Onyendu gets the best at all times. This latest master stroke, evident in the legal giant that has intervened, came to Onyendu as a big surprise. Although he was not oblivious of my arrangement to enlist the assistance and co-operation of a Senior Attorney, he did not know that I could get a Senior Attorney of the rarest breed.

“He was particularly delighted to welcome this legal giant, a consummate member of the Inner Bar, a legal Iroko, who has distinguished himself in the practice of law, when we visited him yesterday. I must state here and now that the Senior attorney involved has been my mentor over the years. He has worked from the sidelines with our legal team since 2016. He is a man imbued with profound intellect, legal sophistry, an infectious sense of history, much like Onyendu, and of impeccable character.

“His brilliance radiates effortlessly. He is indeed an excellent advocate. The stage which we have attained in the Court gymnastics involving Onyendu signposts an auspicious time at which to introduce the leading and erudite member of the Inner Bar to our defence team. Henceforth, he will lead our defence team in proceedings in Court.

“Further, in the course of our interaction with Onyendu, the legal giant singled me out for commendation. He paid me effusive compliments for my steadfastness, devotion, commitment and fidelity to Onyendu.

“He also variously referred to instances to buttress his conclusion. Onyendu, with a smile on his face, nodded repeatedly in approval. I was particularly touched by these references and it further fortified my firm resolution to the cause of Onyendu.”

Ozekhome Leads Legal Team As Nnamdi Kanu Arrives In Court

> An Abia State High Court presided over by Hon. Justice Benson Anya in Umuahia, the state capital on Wednesday awarded N1bn damage in favour of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu against the Federal Government.

Kanu, through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor had approached the court seeking N5bn damage against the Federal Government over the alleged invasion of his father's house on September 10, 2017 by the military.

Hon. Justice Anya described the invasion of Kanu's Afaraukwu residence as notorious and brazen.

He however struck out other reliefs sought by Kanu's legal team, including his repatriation from Kenya and continued detention by the DSS.

The presiding judge also granted the relief sought by Kanu's legal team, ordering the Federal Government to issue a public apology in three national dailies over the illegal invasion of Kanu's Afaraukwu residence.

He also advised the Federal Government to adopt a political resolution in dealing with issues involving Kanu.

Court Orders FG To Pay Nnamdi Kanu ₦1 Billion

The general lifestyle of the ordinary citizen domiciled in SE Nigeria seems to have perhaps been placed on hold following the incessant sit at home orders being executed by IPOB. Martin, a texi driver in Nsukka who is responsible for taking care of his family of 5 daily is at loss on how to pay his 6months overdue rent, pay his children's school fees and provide necessary home essentials. The 4days sit at home will cost him nothing less than N31,000, money he could have applied to helping himself by himself. Mr Martin is not alone in his woos; so are all the many shop owners in all the major market under locks and keys. Suffice to note that business activities are on a standstill and so is everyone who rely on their daily sweat to make a living. Long grammar short – the South East is on purse. For how long? is another story entirely.

This condition against all odds may have been bearable had it not come with a wave of fear that has remanded the general public in affected states in their homes. Everyone is scared to leave their houses for the avoidance of stories that touch especially with remorse of burnings and bombing of cars up and down (i added the bombings for effect). A new keke was burnt to ashes somewhere in Aba around Ama Ogbonaya junction today. Same thing happened at another popular junction in Ekwulobia. Previous Monday it was in Enugu, and I also heard Onitcha is not left out. I heard to rush back home after I took a drive round Nsukka today; I’m not sure but I think some guy I saw on red looked at me in a funny way, and I didn’t want to have to explain how I went out when every other person remained indoors. No be me go dey outside. Nah, we are not outside. 

I spoke with some of my friends and acquittances in other parts of the country, and they were all surprised. It was strange to them. 

I wanna know though, just some questions that have been bogging me. I am from the East, so naturally my sentiments is with IPOB ( of course, i'm not disputing their rightful agitation for self-governance. Their current modus operandi is what begs the question for me ); I am just wondering if there are other ways they could push for their rights without involving the ordinary man (perhaps, I’m being selfish here or not). 

I mean I’ve seen the 14-count charge levelled against Mazi NK by the Federal Government of Nigeria. I mean they gat him good on the noose, and the trail doesn’t seem to going away soon. Of course, lets not forgot the statement this January that has been credited to the Presidency assuring the gen pop that Mazi wasn’t going anywhere in a hurry and should answer for his crimes in court. Let’s not go into the body language of the President. I ask again which way forward?

Let’s not also forget those unscrupulous elements who have hijacked this sit at home and use the opportunity to perpetrate despicable and untold suffering on their follow citizen. 

Well, maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I may not be seeing the bigger picture here.

**** I heard today's hearing was adjourned as expected, and top on the list of discussion is why the Feds have insisted that Mazi must continue to model for the Italian Luxury fashion house Fendi.

Sit At Home Order : Impact On The Lives Of The Ordinary South Easterner.

Despite the order of Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja, the leader of the Indigenious People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, appeared on the same Fendi designers clothes he had been wearing since June last year when he was arrested.

Justice Nyako had on Tuesday, ordered the Department of State Services, to allow Kanu to have a change of cloth.

“I don’t want to see him in this cloth again. This one is almost off-white. Also, make sure that you allow him to exercise and give him a good mattress”, Justice Nyako had ordered.

Meanwhile, when the matter was called up on Wednesday, the prosecution counsel, Shuaibu Labaran, told the Court that Kanu was the one that chose to wear his designer Fendi clothes.

He said, “My lord, based on your order yesterday, we provided the defendant with a new Orthopedic mattress, pillows and blankets.

“As for his appearance, he chose to wear this particular one because he said that it is designers”.

In his response, Kanu’s lead counsel, Chief Mike Ozekhome, told the Court that it was not true that his client insisted on wearing his designer’s clothes.

“My Lord, what happened was that by the time proceedings ended yesterday, and because it was not his visiting day, we were not able to pass to him, some clothes we obtained for him.

“We even discussed it with him this morning and he said that on the next visiting day he would want to have the new clothes”, Ozekhome added.

Nnamdi Kanu Chose To Appear In Same Attire Because ‘It Is Designers’ – FG

> Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB) on Wednesday disobeyed the judge handling his trial bordering on treasonable felony and terrorism.

Justice Binta Nyako had on Tuesday during the court sitting ordered the State Security Service (SSS) to ensure that Mr Kanu does not appear in the same outfits he has been wearing since he was mysteriously abducted from Kenya last year June.

But when the separatist leader appeared on Wednesday to take his plea on the amended 15-count charge preferred against him by the federal government he wore the outfit he was asked not to wear again.

When the matter was called, the Prosecution counsel, Mr Shuaibu Labaran, told the judge that the secret police complied with her order shifting the blame to Mr Kanu whom he said insisted on wearing the same clothes.

“My lord, based on your order yesterday, we provided Defendant with a new Orthopedic mattress, pillows and blankets,” Mr Labaran said. “As for his appearance, he chose to wear this particular one because he said that it is designers.”

Explaining why he wore the Fendi outfit despite the order of the court, his lead counsel, Mike Ozekhome, said it was not true that his client insisting on wearing the clothes again.

“My lord what happened was that by the time proceedings ended yesterday, and because it was not his visiting day, we were not able to pass to him, some clothes we obtained for him,” Mr Ozekhome explained. “We even discussed it with him this morning and he said that on the next visiting day he would want to have the new clothes.”

The leader of the defense team also commended the SSS for providing his client with a new mattress, pillows and blankets.

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