IPOB Alleges Judicial Conspiracy Against Nnamdi Kanu, Cautions Against “Unlawful Conviction”

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 The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Nigerian government and the United Kingdom of plotting to secure an unjust conviction against its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, through what it described as a politically motivated process.

In a statement issued by IPOB’s spokesperson, Comrade Emma Powerful, the group alleged that the Federal High Court judge presiding over Kanu’s case, Justice James Omotosho, was part of a coordinated plan to convict the IPOB leader “under a repealed law.”

According to the group, the Terrorism (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2013, under which Kanu is reportedly being tried, has been repealed and replaced by the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. IPOB cited Section 36(12) of the Nigerian Constitution, which provides that no individual shall be convicted of a criminal offence unless the offence and its punishment are defined by a valid written law.

“The attempt to convict Mazi Nnamdi Kanu under a repealed law is unconstitutional and legally void,” the statement said. IPOB further claimed that the alleged actions of the court contravened established Supreme Court rulings and constitutional provisions.

The group also criticized what it called “judicial and political interference” in Kanu’s trial, urging both local and international observers to pay close attention to the ongoing proceedings.

IPOB maintained that its leader’s continued detention represents a broader struggle for justice, equity, and self-determination in Nigeria. “This is not just about Nnamdi Kanu but about the integrity of the judicial system and the rule of law,” the statement added.

As of press time, neither the Federal High Court nor the Presidency had issued an official response to IPOB’s allegations.