The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, says he will not accept relocation from the Sokoto Custodial Centre unless a court order directs it. In a statement issued by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu family of Umuahia, Abia State, the family argues that Kanu’s continued detention in Sokoto is linked to his pending appeal before the Court of Appeal. They warn that any move outside the judicial process could weaken or undermine grounds for the appeal. The family says Kanu, who is representing himself (pro se), contests his life imprisonment and alleges judicial bias tied to the Sokoto sentence. They reference a 2025 ruling by Justice J.K. Omotosho that ordered Kanu to serve his sentence in Sokoto, including remarks the family describes as evidence of bias. The statement also says British consular staff discussed possible relocation with Kanu, but he rejected the proposal, insisting only the Court of Appeal should decide. The family urges supporters to follow legal procedures and avoid actions that could affect the appeal’s progress.
Nnamdi Kanu’s family says he will not move from Sokoto prison without court order
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, says he will not accept relocation from the Sokoto Custodial Centre unless a court order directs it. In a statement i...
- Nnamdi Kanu’s family says he will not relocate from the Sokoto Custodial Centre without a court order.
- The family links Kanu’s continued detention in Sokoto to his pending appeal before the Court of Appeal.
- The family warns against any extra-judicial relocation that could affect the legal arguments in the appeal.
- The statement cites a 2025 decision by Justice J.K. Omotosho ordering Kanu to serve his life sentence in Sokoto.
- The family says British consular staff discussed relocation with Kanu, but he rejected the offer, insisting the courts decide.
The family of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he will not leave the Sokoto Custodial Centre unless directed by a court order.In a statement issued by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu family of Umuahia, Abia State, the family emphasized that Kanu’s imprisonment in Sokoto is central to his pending appeal before the Court of Appeal. They cautioned against extra-judicial interventions, stressing that any voluntary relocation could undermine his legal arguments.The family noted that Kanu, who is representing himself (pro se), has argued that his sentencing to life imprisonment in Sokoto reflects judicial bias. They pointed to Justice J.K. Omotosho’s 2025 ruling, which ordered Kanu to serve his sentence in Sokoto after describing him as someone who “hates the North with a passion.”According to the family, this directive forms a substantive ground of appeal, as it raises questions of fairness and impartiality. They warned that moving Kanu outside Sokoto without judicial approval could be interpreted as abandoning this critical appeal point.The statement further revealed that while British consular staff had discussed possible relocation with Kanu, he rejected the offer, insisting that only the Court of Appeal should decide. The family urged supporters to respect the legal process and avoid actions that could compromise his case.“Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has made it clear that he will not accept any intervention that bypasses the judicial process. He respects the courts and expects the courts to respect the law,” the family declared.They concluded by reaffirming their commitment to ensuring that Kanu’s appeal runs its full course, describing the Sokoto sentencing as the most visible manifestation of bias in the trial.
4 hours agoThe family of imprisoned leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he will not accept relocation from the Sokoto Custodial Centre without a court order. A statement issued on Friday by Prince Emmanuel Kanu on behalf of the Okwu-Kanu Family of Umuahia, Abia State, said the IPOB leader’s sentencing to life […] Nnamdi Kanu won’t relocate from Sokoto prison without court order – Family declares
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