Kanu’s Trial: Based on ‘evidence’ produced against him in court today, ‘the whole world can now see Nnamdi Kanu has no case to answer’ – IPOB

In its analysis of the proceedings in the Federal High Court, Abuja, the FCT, today, in the resumed trial of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has invited the “the global community” to see that, based on the ‘evidence’ presented in the court today against him, it should be clear to all and sundry already that Mazi Kanu has committed no crime to warrant the persecution he has been subjected to in the hands of agents of the federal government of Nigeria since 2015.

Kanu is facing a fresh seven-count charge of treasonable felony preferred against him by the FG, in the Federal High Court, FCT Division, presided over by Justice James Omotosho.

Kanu has denied the charges.

Querying the ‘incriminating’ nature of what “the prosecution…claimed to be ‘incriminating evidence’ against Mazi Kanu, a British citizen and the leader of IPOB, to justify their long-standing persecution of him and the proscription of our movement,” the IPOB, in a statement issued shortly after Tuesday’s – today, April 29 – proceedings, by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful, said:

“To the shock and dismay of all present, including international observers, the so-called evidence consisted of four boxes containing Mazi Kanu’s personal belongings –  wristwatches, a microphone, a DJ mixer (falsely labeled a transmitter), cables, Arabian perfumes purchased for his mother and mother-in-law, a brown pair of shoes, laptops, chargers, and phones. No bombs, guns, grenades, or attack plans were found—because none exist.

“This revelation lays bare the truth: there is no evidence to support the grave accusations leveled against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The items presented in court are not weapons of terrorism but ordinary possessions of a man who has consistently and openly declared his mission as a freedom fighter dedicated to the liberation of his people through peaceful means, including a referendum. Since his arrest in October 2015, Mazi Kanu has boldly and unapologetically stated his God-given purpose—to alleviate the suffering of the Igbo race and other ethnic groups in Biafraland. His resolve was reiterated even under duress, as evidenced in the interrogation videos we urge the Nigerian government to release for public scrutiny.

“We commend the presence of representatives of the United Kingdom government in court today, witnessing firsthand the baseless nature of the charges against their citizen. We also express our profound gratitude to Mazi Kanu’s new defense team, fortified with some of the finest legal minds, for their unwavering commitment to truth and justice.

‘With the utmost humility, IPOB calls on the federal government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom to end this charade masquerading as a trial. The persecution of Mazi Kanu and IPOB, which has led to the loss of countless lives, including his parents, must cease. We do not seek to humiliate any party but to affirm that IPOB’s mission is rooted in the pursuit of dignity, freedom, and a better life for Biafrans, the black race, and Africa as a whole.

“The absence of any incriminating evidence today underscores what we have always maintained: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not a terrorist but a noble advocate for the oppressed. We urge all stakeholders to recognize this truth and work toward a just resolution. Let us build a future where the aspirations of all peoples are respected, and the dignity of existence is upheld for everyone.”