Ohanaeze asks for fair trial of IPOB leader Kanu

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide group has asked for a fair trial for the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

According to the group, Nnamdi should be tried within the confines of the law and in agreement with the world's best practices.

The group which spoke for the first time yesterday, June 11, 2021, since Nnamdi's arrest stated that it has put together a legal team to monitor the trial proceedings.

Read their statement below:

“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has observed with keen interest the recent re-arraignment and consequent trial of our son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“In as much as Ohanaeze Ndigbo is not averse to the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we, however, submit that he should be tried within the ambit of the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in line with global best practices.

“As part of our avowed determination to ensure the fair trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we have constituted a legal team led by the National Legal Adviser of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and eminent Igbo leaders to monitor the legal proceedings, throughout the trial…

“We identify with the Igbo youths in their grievances with respect to Igbo marginalisation, the menace of the Fulani herdsmen, etc.

“However, we do not support the use of any form of violence to redress the relative deprivation and prevailing inequality and injustice across the country.

“We, therefore, urge the youths to be law-abiding and sheath their sword as the Southeast leaders and stakeholders address these our collective grievances through meaningful dialogue and negotiations.

“We, therefore, urge Ndigbo particularly the youths to take the ongoing voters’ registration exercise seriously, as this is the only means that guarantees effective participation in Nigerian politics and a sine qua non to achieve our goals and aspirations in the Nigeria project.”