Why Nnamdi Kanu will regain freedom despite Supreme Court verdict - Senator Abaribe reveals

The former Minority Leader of the Senate, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has urged for calm in response to the Supreme Court's decision not to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.

Senator Abaribe, representing Abia South, assured the public that the Igbo community would actively pursue a political resolution to secure Kanu's freedom.

As quoted by Punch, he said: “I’m of the firm belief that this current Federal Government will do something very fast to release Nnamdi Kanu, if for no other reason, but for national cohesion and unity of the country."

This statement comes after the Supreme Court overturned a previous appellate court ruling that had dismissed terrorism charges against Kanu.

The highest court ruled that the trial court erred in attempting to prosecute him due to the prosecution's infringement of his rights.

Justice Garba Mohammed, in the verdict, criticised the invasion of Kanu's home as irresponsible.

Meanwhile, IPOB deemed Kanu's prolonged detention "unconstitutional," asserting that the pursuit of self-determination is lawful according to United Nations laws and the Africa Union Charter.

IPOB's spokesman, Emma Powerful, expressed appreciation for the governors of Anambra and Enugu states, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Dr. Peter Mba, for urging the unconditional release of the pro-Biafran leader.

In the meantime, Abaribe reassured the Igbo community not to lose hope despite the unfavourable Supreme Court decision.

He said: “As Leaders, we shall continue to press for a solution that will be the best in the circumstance."