The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged the followers of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, not to engage in violence over his fresh bail application, which the court dismissed.
On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed the fresh application of the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the charge the Nigerian government preferred against him.
Instead, trial Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing of the government’s seven-count charge against him.
However, Ohanaeze President-General Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, reacting to the development, urged youths to be patient.
The national spokesperson, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, stated this in a statement, saying the IPOB leader did not support arson or bloodshed.
The group stated, “Today, Tuesday, the 19th of March, 2024, the Federal High Court Abuja deliberated on the case of our Son and Brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“Nigerian youths expected that he will be granted bail after spending several months in incarceration. This case has been adjourned till the 17th of April 2024.
“I wish to appeal to all Nigerian Youths to exercise some patience and avoid any act that would lead to the destruction of life and property. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has made it very clear on many occasions that he will not support any act of arson or bloodshed.
“We put our trust in the divine providence of almighty God and by God’s grace, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will be free from incarceration very soon. I appeal to everyone to be patient.”
Meanwhile, Kanu’s case was adjourned till the 17th of April, 2024.
