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hatchy:
Someone should explain this judgement in a way i can understand because I yam not understanding it.

Terrorist Bomboy = 20 years Jail

Terrorist Cownu = Life Jail

All I know is Terrorist is a Terrorist and none should be pampered. Every one of them should face same jail term be it life or reduced term.

The other pleaded guilty and thus sparing the State from using much resources to prosecute him while the other wanted the state's resources and showed no remorse. He even abused the court process and an officer of the court. So he deserved to full sentence of death but for the magnanimity of the judge.

Metrix147:
Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/grant-nnamdi-kanu-pardon-nigeria-needs-healing-reps-member-ikwechegh-begs-tinubu/

we are a confused people, we are calling for terrorists to be wiped out and a terrorist is convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment and we are here begging for a pardon? Then we should have said we only want muslim terrorists to be dealt with.

lilsmart:
The fairness of Nnamdi Kanu's judgment is questioned not because he is seen as blameless by all, but because the process appears politically motivated, illegal in its foundation, and applied with a clear double standard. The state's overwhelming focus on him, while seemingly turning a blind eye to the actions of other powerful individuals who have caused greater tangible harm to the Nigerian populace, creates a powerful and persistent perception of injustice and a two tiered legal system.

Bizarre logic,imagine a thief is caught and his defence is that why was too much focus on me and not other thieves?

Kukutente23:
I'm interested in understanding how saying something or issuing threats constitutes "acts" of terrorism

Fergie001 =DeepSight any lawyer in the house help with the legal definition of acts of terrorism for the sake of enlightenment

Go and look at the definition of terrorism,perhaps,then you will understand.

Justnation:
Nnamdi kanu is a major stake holder in Igboland, Igbos love him so much.

You think the other terrorists ethnic groups do not live them?

yang:
Convicting on basis of threats is laughable

Terrorrism is a very serious issue, the culprits have to be brought to book

Acts are different from threats

The judgement on Kanus case is totally laughable

The fact that several courts ordered his release and the government kept him in defiance to court orders is enough to throw the prosecutor case file into dust bin

The fact that his home was violated by fed govt when he was under bail and several people killed by the government is another reason to dismiss the case, the government attempted to murder him and is now accusing him of terrorrism clearly null and void

The fact that he was kidnapped illegally in Kenya makes the whole case null and void

But Nigeria is a zoo so ....

Kindly provide the judgement of the several courts that ordered his release for our education

Kindly provide the judgement of the several courts that ordered his release for our education.

quote author=yang post=137543173]Convicting on basis of threats is laughable

Terrorrism is a very serious issue, the culprits have to be brought to book

Acts are different from threats

The judgement on Kanus case is totally laughable

The fact that several courts ordered his release and the government kept him in defiance to court orders is enough to throw the prosecutor case file into dust bin

The fact that his home was violated by fed govt when he was under bail and several people killed by the government is another reason to dismiss the case, the government attempted to murder him and is now accusing him of terrorrism clearly null and void

The fact that he was kidnapped illegally in Kenya makes the whole case null and void

But Nigeria is a zoo so ....[/quote]

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On one breath you want terrorists to be dealt with on another you dont. Oh you only want Muslim terrorists to be dealt with?

quote author=surgical post=137543356]He will pardon him, he wants to use the pardon to collect you people's vote ,that's is why he make sure there was a judgement, he will now grant pardon, if he was sincere he would have discontinued the case for reconciliation purposes but no that 2027 is uppermost in his mind and ready to use anything to get it and kanu seem a good opportunity[/quote]

Because those who pushed the false narrative made it a Muslim/christian thing. They forgot to add that there were terrorists in the south too who weren't muslims and has been killing their fellow Christians.

muyico:
but why most muslim were scared of us invade?? he wanna go after bandits and boko harAm terroist not laws abiding muslims

89green:
Who still believes piers morgan, no one gives a crap about the guy, you want to push a false Christian genocide narrative on international media instead of addressing the insurgency in general. He does same regarding Gaza. The likes of Mehdi Hasan always destroy him

Forget about Morgan and his likes. He wont even admit the Palestinian genocide in Gaza and they are seeking to cause confusing in Nigeria.

if the defendant arguement is valid he should have added it to his written address. The court's business is not to teacher parties on how to do their cases.
uote author=LCling post=137394199]Nov 7th. Kanu vs judge omotosho vs judiciary vs fgn

1. Overview of Today’s Shocking Court Developments
The electrifying proceedings in the case of Federal Republic of Nigeria v Mazi Nnamdi Kanu before Justice James Omotosho took a disturbing turn today, raising serious public concern over the integrity of the judicial process. Multiple actions and pronouncements made by the presiding judge have been widely described as unprecedented, hostile to fair hearing, and blatantly contrary to constitutional standards of criminal trial.

2. Judge Unable to State the Law Under Which Kanu Is Being Tried
In open court today, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu demanded repeatedly that Justice Omotosho identify the specific written law under which he is being tried.

Despite multiple direct requests, Justice Omotosho could not cite any written law creating the alleged offence. Instead of addressing this foundational constitutional requirement, the judge evaded the question.

For the avoidance of doubt, Section 36(12) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) provides:

“A person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty therefor is prescribed in a written law.”

Kanu made it clear to the court that no conviction can stand without a valid written law, and that his faith is on Section 36(12) of the Constitution, not on the judge’s personal views.

3. Judge Failed to Acknowledge the Use of a Repealed Law
Kanu moved a formal motion to expunge his plea from the court record on the grounds that the charge was founded on a repealed law.

Rather than taking judicial notice—something every judge is bound to do under the Evidence Act—Justice Omotosho sidestepped the issue. The court refused to acknowledge that no one can be tried under a repealed statute, a position anchored in Nigerian and international law.

4. Omotosho Blocks Final Written Addresses – A Disturbing First in Nigerian Criminal Trial History
In a move that has stunned legal observers nationwide, Justice Omotosho announced that he does not want any final written addresses from either party.

This is widely viewed as an aberration and a dangerous departure from established criminal procedure. Final written addresses are:

A core component of fair trial
A mandatory stage before judgment
The primary avenue for defendants to challenge evidence and raise points of law
No credible record exists of a trial judge in Nigeria deliberately blocking final addresses in a criminal case. Legal commentators have described this as a judicial ambush.

5. Kanu’s Final Word to the Judge Today
In response to the judge’s position, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu told the court that he does not care what Justice Omotosho says, because the Constitution is supreme:

He stated clearly that Section 36(12) CFRN forbids any conviction without a valid written law, and that no court can override the Constitution.

6. Public Concerns and Implications
Today’s proceedings raise grave questions:

Why is a judge avoiding reference to the law he claims to be applying?
Why refuse written addresses unless the goal is to avoid legal scrutiny of a predetermined outcome?
Why is a court entertaining charges tied to a repealed law?
These developments undermine public trust in the judiciary, and today’s events have intensified public, legal, and international concern over the fairness of this trial.

Conclusion

What transpired in court today is not a normal judicial process. The actions and statements of Justice James Omotosho reflect a troubling pattern of procedural irregularities, disregard for constitutional safeguards, and hostility to fair hearing.

This briefing is being issued in the public interest to ensure transparency and to document the concerning conduct observed in today’s proceedings.

More details later...[/quote]

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How is Trump protecting his fellow citizens especially minorities in his country?


quote author=ShenTeh post=137365531]Trump's demand was that Nigeria should protect her own citizens and take care of the terrorism business that has turned us to a 'disgraced country', else the US will take care of business.

Why is the Nigerian government and seeming friends not assuring the US and the world that we are capable of dismantling terrorism? Instead, we are whipping up emotions up and down.

I don't think that the average Nigerian denies that the insecurity and wanton killings by the numerous Islamic terrorist groups are real, and we don't care who helps to stop it since the Nigerian government is lackadaisical about it.[/quote]

COOL10:
It seems you've not been following Barcelona's matches this season. Szcesney, Rashford and Fermin are not regular starters in this Barca team. They're only getting game time because Garcia, Raphinha and Dani Olmo are injured. De Jong would never start if Gavi was fit and healthy.

I love Rashford and neither did I say anything bad about Szcesney but the reality is that they're not regular starters in this season's Barca team and that's a fact.

It's such a shameful thing that Real Madrid with all their stars could only win by a one-goal margin against a Barcelona team that's currently missing players like Lewandowski, Raphinha, Gavi, Dani Olmo and Garcia. 😆😄

when last season Madrid had several injuries and Barca had a field day nobody considered that fact. Go a d take the 3points because they won 2 v 1.

Mrchippychappy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7h6369VFQc?si=361nHgQY6yhfa1gm

https://www.pulse.ng/articles/news/politics/tinubu-reveals-plans-for-yahoo-boys-if-elected-president-2024072605380528058

The rationalization is just nauseating,Acknowledging that they are a problem and seeking to change them is different from asserting that they are geniuses

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You cant cross examine your own witness, unless the court allow you to treat the witness as a hostile witness in exceptional circumstances. But even at that you will be limited to one or two but .
quote author=Yankee101 post=137235430]You witness is someone that will testify in your favour
The witnesses of the opposing counsel are generally against you, but you can cross examine
Kanu needs a lawyer not shenanigans in court[/quote]

Shawarmagirl:
Mr ogogoro, when you were spewing careless and words coming out of your mouth, you never remember abi? NK will play the tape of all the witnesses he called out when they said one thing or the order about him, Ipob, and ESN to justify his defence. NK will cross examine them with their own words before the court.

cross examine his own witness?

Very bizarre,this is sick and bad in all ramifications. From a legal stand point, a party cannot cross examine its own witness unless such a witness is being treated as a hostile witness. There is no how the court will allow a party to treat all its witnesses as hostile may be one or two. The prosecution and opened and closed its case establishing the fact that the accused has a case to answer.
The accused is playing into the hands of the prosecution. If the accused fail to create reasonable doubt in the case of the prosecution,the prosecution can decide not to cross examine some of the witnesses especially those listed as compellable