Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dragged the Nigerian and Kenyan governments to the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, to demand accountability for his extraordinary rendition.

Kanu’s special counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, revealed this in a statement on his Facebook wall late Monday.

Ejimakor said jurisdiction lies with the Commission because Nigeria and Kenya are state parties to the African Charter.

It reads: “A few days ago, I commenced a continental legal action against Nigeria and Kenya before the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights, demanding accountability for the extraordinary rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“Jurisdiction lies with the Commission because Nigeria and Kenya are State Parties to the African Charter; and Nigeria even took a step further to domesticate the Charter, thus making it part of her municipal laws.

“Both countries also have extradition laws that prohibit this sort of reprehensible conduct that saw Kanu to Nigeria.

“More particularly, extraordinary rendition is expressly prohibited under the African Charter, where It provides in pertinent part that “A State may not transfer (e.g. deport, expel, remove, extradite) an individual to the custody of another State unless it is prescribed by law and in accordance with due process and other international human rights obligations. Extraordinary rendition, or any other transfer, without due process is prohibited”.

“A victim of extraordinary rendition is entitled to remedies mandated by the Charter.

“Therefore, among many other reliefs, I requested that Kanu be restored to his state of being before the rendition, which state of being was that he travelled to Kenya on his British passport and was duly admitted as such and as a free man.

“Further, that no valid territorial jurisdiction can issue from an act of extraordinary rendition because Kanu is, technically speaking, still in Kenya.

“And that the Nigerian bench warrant standing against Kanu is, in the absence of any successful extradition proceedings in Kenya, invalid to arrest in Kenya.

“I also requested the Commission to adopt other urgent measures as the Commission sees fit in the circumstances to protect Nnamdi Kanu in the interim. A fact-finding visitation to Nigeria is also in reckoning.

“In my previous press briefings, I had said – with much confidence – that Kanu’s trial will be a trial within trial. To those who didn’t fully grasp what it meant, this extant continental legal action will give you a clue. And this is just the beginning.

“To be sure, any nation that dabbles in extraordinary rendition has unwittingly brought impediments to her territorial jurisdiction. So, Nigeria, whether it admits it or not, has triggered a hornets nest that has, for the first time, brought the international legal order to bear on the matter of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.”

Fahdiga:
[s]Nigeria and Kenya will forever regret this singular act. The rest of the world now see the two countries as banana republics. Repercussions for both countries will soon commence[/s]

Elgorny:
Where were you when mnk terorising and disturbing nigeria peace?

Elgorny:
Where were you when mnk terorising and disturbing nigeria peace?

raker300:
The outcome of this case will shock many of kanu’s haters

Elgorny:
Where were you when mnk terorising and disturbing nigeria peace?

Racoon:
[i][/i] Lawlessness has been a unique feature of this evil government.This Umaru Dikko saga it has entangled itself into is gonna be its Achilles heel.

Racoon:
[i][/i] Lawlessness has been a unique feature of this evil government.This Umaru Dikko saga it has entangled itself into is gonna be its Achilles heel.

vedaxcool:
Defense of lawlessness and criminality has been a hallmark of all your posts on nairaland.Fendi wearing thuggish murderer failed terrorists is done with fooling himself, he will still be in a cell decaying like banana leaves.

Racoon:
Nobody is as lawless as Buhari.I choose Nnamdi Kanu anytime, anyday, anyway and anyhow over the failed terrorist.Bandits and BH sympathizer.

BLAISECAMPAORE:
Did he drag his cage along biko?

Abi how did he drag anyone from inside DSS cage?

vedaxcool:
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Yes you choose a ritualist who consumed the heads of 10 virgins because of hating Buhari. You will always choose criminals and murderers over those combating their criminality. Didn't you hail those who ate $2b meant for arms?
We know you secretly cheer for Bandits and BH that the evil party you worship supported and nurtured.

BeardedMeat:
Your lies and propaganda won't still establish Ruga in Igbo land.