IPOB and Kanu’s family urge UK to press Nigeria to hear Nnamdi Kanu appeal

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on the British Government to intervene diplomatically and press Nigeria to hear the pending appeal of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, without further delay.In a statement signed by spokesperson Emma Powerful on Monday, IPOB urged Britain to engage Nigerian authorities over what it described as unjust delays in Kanu’s legal proceedings. The group argued that Britain’s stated policy of protecting its nationals abroad when international standards are not met should guide its response.Key Concerns Raised by IPOBExtraordinary Rendition (2021): Kanu’s transfer from Kenya to Nigeria, which IPOB says violated international law.Court of Appeal Judgment (2022): The ruling that discharged him on certain counts.Conviction (2025): His sentencing under terrorism legislation that IPOB claims had already been repealed.Repealed Law Argument: IPOB cited Section 36(12) of Nigeria’s Constitution, stressing that no one can be convicted unless the offence is defined in written law.Delayed Appeal Hearing: The group insists Britain should press Nigeria to list and hear the appeal promptly.IPOB referenced Opinion No. 25/2022 of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, which called for Kanu’s immediate release. It also questioned the inclusion of charges previously discharged by the Court of Appeal, saying the matter requires clarification.The group emphasized that it was not asking Britain to dictate the outcome of the case but to encourage Nigeria to uphold due process and human rights. IPOB maintained that diplomatic engagement would not undermine judicial independence but would ensure fairness.Kanu, convicted on terrorism-related charges in November 2025 and sentenced to life imprisonment, has continued to challenge his conviction through his legal team. IPOB insists Britain must demonstrate its commitment to protecting its citizens by ensuring his appeal is heard without further delay.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the British Government to use its diplomatic channels to press Nigeria to hear the pending appeal of its leader, Mazie Nnamdi Kanu, without further delay. The post IPOB urges Britain to press Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has demanded an "immediate explanation" from the British Government for its failure to intervene in the "persecution and prolonged detention of its citizen, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in Nigeria". IPOB made the demand in a statement by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, on Monday. The pro-Biafra group noted that the UK […] IPOB asks British Govt to explain failure to intervene in Nnamdi Kanu's case

The family of jailed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has again criticised the British government for what it described as a failure to intervene adequately in his case. Kanu, who is serving a life sentence in Sokoto following his conviction on terrorism charges brought by the Nigerian government, holds both Nigerian and […] '10-minute phone call every 3 months not enough' - Nnamdi Kanu's family to British Govt

…Faults conviction under repealed law, alleges judicial irregularities …Says appeal filed in June remains unheard By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The family of detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the British Government of failing to secure justice for him, demanding urgent diplomatic action over his continued detention and an appeal […] The post Nnamdi Kanu: Family accuses Britain of failing detained citizen appeared first on Vanguard News.