Nnamdi Kanu has rejected the Court of Appeal’s ruling affirming the proscription of IPOB as a terrorist group. He vowed to challenge the decision, arguing it violated constitutional rights. His legal team plans to escalate the case to the Supreme Court, maintaining IPOB's non-violent stance on self-determination.
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has strongly opposed the recent Court of Appeal ruling that upheld the proscription of IPOB as a terrorist organization. Speaking through his legal team after a routine meeting at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja, Kanu criticized the judgment, stating that it contradicts constitutional provisions and fair hearing principles.
The Appeal Court’s decision supported an earlier Federal High Court ruling that banned IPOB and classified it as a terrorist group. However, Kanu argued that the order was obtained improperly, through an ex parte application by the Federal Government, rather than a hearing where IPOB could defend itself. His legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, insists that the ruling will be contested through all available legal avenues, including an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Kanu further questioned the legitimacy of the proscription process, stating that it unfairly targets IPOB and the Igbo people. He emphasized that the ruling does not impact his ongoing legal battle, asserting that IPOB remains committed to its cause of self-determination through non-violent means.
In a firm warning, Kanu urged the public to refrain from labeling him a terrorist, stressing that such claims could lead to legal action. His legal team remains resolute, vowing to challenge the ruling at both national and international levels to ensure justice and adherence to constitutional rights.
