Despite expressing disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision to allow his trial to proceed, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), believes the judgement has also opened a “new legal window” for his release.
Kanu revealed this during a routine meeting with his legal team at the Abuja facility of the Department of State Services (DSS).
His special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, conveyed Kanu’s sentiments on social media, saying, “Onyendu expressed his disappointment with the judgment, but he believes aspects of it have opened a new legal window to pursue his release. He asked all and sundry to remain confident.”
The Supreme Court’s judgement overturned an October 2022 Appeal Court ruling that discharged and acquitted Kanu of all terrorism charges.
While acknowledging the illegality of Kanu’s “rendition” from Kenya, the Supreme Court held that it did not strip the trial court of jurisdiction.
