n a new development surrounding the case of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has criticized the ongoing trial in Nigeria, arguing that the charges brought against him lack merit and jurisdiction.
According to Kanu, Nigerian authorities initially charged him with committing an offence in England. However, his legal team raised a crucial point before the court, questioning why he was being tried in Nigeria if the alleged offence occurred in the United Kingdom. Following this, the charges were amended, with references to England removed, but without specifying the location of the alleged crime.
Kanu has expressed his concerns about what he perceives as bias from the presiding judge, Binta Nyako, and insisted that if there is any case to answer, it should be tried in England. He added that either the courts in England should handle the matter, or the English authorities should request a trial in Nigeria.
“I didn’t commit any crime, so I have no case to answer in Nigeria. No Nigerian court has the jurisdiction to try me,” Kanu stated, reiterating his stance that he is being wrongfully prosecuted in the country.
The legal battle continues as Kanu’s lawyers press for clarity and a fair trial, with increasing focus on the international implications of the case.
