#FreeNnamdiKanuNow: Igbos Are Victims Of Selective Justice In Nigeria – Aloy Ejimakor
The legal team for detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu is intensifying allegations of judicial bias, claiming the Nigerian government is engaging in a pattern of selective prosecution. In a bold statement, Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, declared that the Igbos are victims of selective justice in Nigeria, fueling the growing #FreeNnamdiKanuNow movement and raising urgent questions about Nigeria’s unity and the FG’s treatment of IPOB under the Terrorism Act.
Ejimakor’s assertion came during a press briefing in Abuja, where he contrasted the continued detention of his client with the federal government’s treatment of other armed groups in different regions of the country. “When you see the government negotiate with bandits and extend amnesty to others while keeping Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in solitary confinement for years, it becomes difficult to escape the conclusion that there are two sets of laws in Nigeria,” Ejimakor stated. He argued that this perceived disparity is a central point of grievance for many in the Southeast, reinforcing feelings of marginalization.
The case against Kanu, who leads the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is complex. He faces charges including terrorism and treasonable felony, which he denies. His detention has been a flashpoint for tension, with frequent sit-at-home orders enforced by his supporters paralyzing economic activity across Igbo-dominated states. The legal battle has seen numerous court rulings, including a Court of Appeal decision in October 2022 that discharged him, a ruling the government has appealed and ignored, continuing his detention.
For all Nigerians, but particularly for residents of the Southeast, the situation has a direct impact. The ongoing unrest and security operations have stifled commerce, disrupted education, and deepened societal divisions. The controversy touches on core issues of national identity, the limits of free speech, and the federal government’s approach to regional agitations. The persistent #FreeNnamdiKanuNow campaign on social media highlights the potent digital activism surrounding the case, keeping international pressure on the Nigerian government.
The federal government maintains that Kanu’s prosecution is based solely on his alleged illegal actions, not his ethnicity. Officials point to the violence associated with some IPOB factions as justification for its proscription and the serious nature of the charges. However, for Ejimakor and his supporters, the situation is clear-cut. “You cannot preach Nigeria’s unity while applying justice with an uneven hand,” he concluded, signaling that the legal and political battle over Kanu’s fate, and the broader issue of the FG’s treatment of IPOB, is far from over.
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Writer: Sam Michael
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