Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has continued to insist that he was tried and convicted outside the confines of the law by Justice James Omotosho.
Kanu was hurriedly moved to Sokoto medium security prison to start serving a life sentence following his conviction and sentencing on November 20, 2025.
But following a visit by his junior brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and Dr Maxwell Opara, his lawyer, the IPOB leader has reviewed the judgment and identified “numerous errors that undermined the validity of his trial”.
“He has instructed me to inform the public that his conviction was without legal basis, as no individual can be convicted under a repealed law. His final written address which anchored on fair hearing was also denied,” Prince Emmanuel said.
Kanu therefore urged well-meaning members of the Nigerian Bench and Bar “to carefully examine the judgment and uphold the laws of the land and the Nigerian Constitution”.
He emphasized that the evidence relied upon by the court was not included in the charge sheet or presented as evidence against him.
In addition, the Biafra activist noted that the court’s reliance on struck-out charges from Justice Binta Nyako was a significant issue.
Kanu questioned “the disparity between the favorable rulings in Umuahia High Court, Appeal Court Enugu, United Nations, and Supreme Court, with the verdict handed down by the Justice Omotosho.
Though the rulings of the high court, appellate, and apex courts had stated that the laws under which the IPOB leader was charged remain repealed and must be amended, they were ignored.
Nonetheless, Kanu commended individuals of good conscience who recognized the injustice (done to him) and rejected it.
He was quoted as saying: “I am Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who will reject injustice, unfairness, and evil against anybody regardless of your tribe, faith, and ethnic background. Injustice to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is injustice everywhere.
“I remain thankful for all your supports, prayers, and your good thoughts. Elohim, bless you all”.
