The Court of Appeal decision on Nnamdi Kanu has been praised by Aic Akwarandu, an assistant to former Imo Governor Emeka Ihedioha, who also praised the judiciary for retaining its independence. He noted that the decision improves Nigeria’s standing in the community of nations.
According to Akwarandu, the judgement has relieved tension in the nation and was a wise move that has helped states in the Southeast area. Additionally, it denotes a change in the nation’s mood.
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader’s terrorism accusation was dismissed on Thursday by the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
The Federal High Court in Abuja’s seven-count allegations against Kanu were dismissed by the court.
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The government broke the law when it brought the Biafra activist back from Kenya to continue his trial, according to the three-person tribunal headed by Justice Jummai Hanatu.
The judges ruled that Kanu’s rights, as well as international treaties, protocols, and guidelines that Nigeria is a signatory to, were gravely violated by such an extraordinary rendition without following due process.
The appellate court determined that the government’s actions constituted an abuse of criminal prosecution in general and tainted the entire process it started against Kanu.
Kanu was just dismissed and not found not guilty, according to Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice
According to a statement from Malami’s office, the proper legal measures that are available to the authorities will be used and reported to the public accordingly.
