Jabbywal:

Nnamdi Kanu: A criminal suspect and not a political prisoner – Alex Ndubueze

MARCH 20, 2022

With the deteriorating security condition in the South-East, one is inclined to call for a political solution to put an end to the burgeoning restiveness bedeviling the region. While bouts of criminal activities and bloodletting characterized the South East, the arrest and incarceration of Nnamdi Kanu have irrefutably aggravated insecurity in the zone with repercussions for socio-economic and political order. This has sparked desperation and entreaties by critical stakeholders and groups for workable resolutions to restore peace and stability in the region. Though these calls are intended for peace and greater good, the political solution being sought for is unfortunately not tenable and the reasons are not far-fetched.

Nnamdi Kanu was arrested and charged with crimes of terrorism and treasonable felony. These crimes qualify him as a criminal suspect and not a political prisoner. This is more so that the internationally accepted definition of political prisoner is at variance with crimes committed by the outlawed group leader. A political prisoner is anyone detained for exercising their human rights under international law. Such rights include peaceful assembly, freedoms of religion, association, expression and advocacy for peaceable social and political change as well as criticize government policy or government official. Kanu was none of that or could have been one if he remained non-violent. He turned his IPOB group to a bloodsucking violent pack. The modus operandi of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra is also not in line with peaceful procedures as defined. Kanu is commonly known to aggressively advocate for civil disobedience, bigotry and fanning the embers of war to provoke anarchy and public disorder. He has on several occasions openly incited members of his group to take laws into their hands.

Indisputably, the formation of IPOB’s military wing code named Eastern Security Network, exacerbated insecurity in the South East Zone. Attacks on police formations, correctional centres, homes of select personalities and other critical government facilities became widespread after the formation of ESN. IPOB is also suspected to have launched unprecedented attacks against security agents in the region leading to the death and maiming of innocent citizens. During the #EndSARS protest, Kanu was known to have incited the carnage and destruction of lives and property in Lagos State and some parts of the country. His broadcasts are filled with hate, bile, intolerance and propaganda against the State and its institutions.

Similarly, the Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe noted that a person can only be recognized as a political prisoner if the suspect’s detention is imposed purely for political reasons without connection to any offence. The activities of the IPOB leader falls within the context of crimes against the state which prompted security and law enforcement agencies to effect his arrest. In furtherance to this, Nnamdi Kanu was never a member of a political party neither is he being tried for expressing political views. He has never contested for election under any party or independent platform. Why then should he be referred to as a political prisoner? His offences – treason and terrorism¬ – are purely criminal; for which he is being charged and tried by a competent court of law.

It is public knowledge that Nnamdi Kanu has been granted access to his lawyers, family members and medical doctors. He practices his religious beliefs unhindered despite the attempt by IPOB, subversive groups and individuals sympathetic to him to project otherwise. According to information in the public space, he is treated in accordance with provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA). His legal team can attest to the veracity of this assertion. Additionally, a political prisoner is someone who is detained for many years without trial or under house arrest. Nnamdi Kanu was never detained under an executive order. The State has not also failed to take him to court after his arrest. He was promptly charged. So the argument of being detained as a political prisoner has no foundation. Nnamdi Kanu was a fugitive who jumped bail after his initial arrest. The severity of his charges, unrepentant disposition and history of jumping bail has diminished the chances of a Judge granting him bail again. Therefore, a political solution may not be feasible given the fact that Nnamdi Kanu’s case contradict the basis for being termed as ‘political prisoner’. His actions contravene both the country’s Criminal Justice system and international laws, thus the law must be allowed to take its full course. Nnamdi Kanu must face the music.

Rather than seek a political solution, stakeholders and promoters of a political solution in the Kanu matter should resort to social reorientation of its citizens to shun violent and divisive acts responsible for crippling security and socio-economic activities. They should also join hands with government and security agencies in restoring normalcy in the zone. Campaign for political solution is a blackmail that should not be allowed to fester. The Igbo elite should come out of its inertia and selective amnesia. It should face the problem and speak out in one loud voice against evil. Those struggling to plant in public psychology that Nnamdi Kanu is a political prisoner should stop that. He is simply a criminal suspect and should be seen and treated so. This achieves common good. Allowing Kanu and IPOB with their splinter groups to bestride the region with pervading violence will rub the region of many things including economic development and the Presidency of Nigeria. The time to act is now.

Alex Ndubueze is a public commentator

https://thenaijanews.com/2022/03/20/nnamdi-kanu-a-criminal-suspect-and-not-a-political-prisoner-alex-ndubueze/

jyz200:
Based on what ground
They beef up badly in 2015 when they suppose to build a political alliance with the new party but they keep castigating westerners calling them all sort of names
Like Fulani slaves , demonic party , Islamic party and so on
Fast forward to today , they are demanding the presidency on which political platform? Apc definitely No
Pdp, they don’t believe they can win the presidential election with a southeast candidate so they are zoning to the north
Generation election is almost here , I haven’t seen any serious or committed candidate from south east instead they are busy hating on Jagaban who is seriously campaigning and canvassing for support while they keep on hating on the man
The question is , why do they deserve the presidency come 2023 on what ground ??

helinues:
Over the weekend, I scrutinized some contacts on my list.

Those who have not been useful not just to me but to themselves have been flushed out

No more time for nonsense

PrinceOfLagos:
Home of billionaires

How the igbos became so successful despite not holding unto presidency shock me

VEXT:
Dirty pigs ..

Amotekun777:
Bloody Savage Cannibals!

post=111218717:
Abba is a goner......
What a shame!

The indictment/revelation of the involvement of Abba Kyari, the head of Nigeria's Intelligence Response Unit as a receiver of proceeds of international fraud popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo is worrisome and highly dents the image of our police and entire security architecture.
We do feel he has a case to answer,
He should come out to quickly clear his name if he is not guilty.
Cos what kinda play is a dog playing with a Lion?(Yoruba Proverbs by Sisi Yewande of @.)

And surely this won't be the first or the last names to be mentioned in this fraudulent case,
More case will definitely emerge in coming days.
And for the ones that are saying it was HushBingo that mentioned/rat Abba out, nope, he wasn't the one, the FBI just did their job and got the alleged information.

As we always make known on this forum on a weekly basis,
That all fraudsters stealing hardworking and innocent citizen's money through dubious means will never end well in life.
As we always point out that legit hustle is the way to a good life that will make you have peace of mind.
We always preach it that Fraud will bring reproach to your family.

Abba Kyari we love you as a good cop.
We love you for bringing to an end the reign of all the bad guys in this nation, from the baddest kidnapper in the history of Nigeria, to terrorists, to high end armed robbers and criminals,
Yes, we love and thank you all for all these good works,
But for this indictment and juxtaposition with fraud and drugs,
You will answer and pay for your crimes.
No hidden place for you supercop (sic)

YorubaNiBaba:
The Imo State Police Command, on Sunday, said it killed four hoodlums who attacked Omuma Police Station, in the Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State.
The command said the hoodlums suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network came in large numbers, with various calibres of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to Omuma Police Station on the 20th March, 2022, at about 0300 hours.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Hussaini who, confirmed this in a release made available to
journalists by the Command’s spokesman, Micheal Abattam said the hoodlums shot sporadically but
were swiftly repelled by its tactical teams and operatives of the DSS who responded immediately.
The command said, “The Police Operatives engaged them in a fierce gun duel and in the process, four of the bandits were neutralized on the spot, while others scampered into the bush having suffered a huge defeat, with a number of them sustaining
various degrees of bullet wounds. There was no casualty on the side of the joint security operatives.
"On the spot, five undetonated different capacities of Improvised Explosives Devices were recovered from the neutralized bandits and charms. The Police Bomb Unit has taken custody of the bombs for detonation.”
The CP said the Command’s Tactical Teams were aggressively combing the bush to arrest the fleeing hoodlums and recover their arms/ammunition since they cannot go far because of the huge damage done to them.
The CP while commending the officers and men for their gallantry, urged them not to relent in their
efforts until all criminal elements and their partners are apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.
He appealed to Imo residents for their continuous support and collaboration by giving security agencies, especially the police, credible and timely information and to report any person seen treating bullet wounds or hiding within the community, to the nearest police station for prompt action.
http://saharareporters.com/2022/03/20/four-suspected-ipobesn-fighters-killed-police-repel-bomb-attack-imo
mynd44
lalasticlala

BKayy:

BNL is different from IPOB. BNL is actually older than IPOB. It is based in Cross Rivers and Akwa Ibom axis. They don't recognise the hand over of Bakassi Peninsula to Cameroon and have been in armed clashes with both Nigerian and Cameroonian forces over the territory.

Honestly most of you Nigerians don't care about things around you. I am shocked that you don't know BNL. Maybe you think Biafran struggle starts and ends with IPOB and MNK

Christistruth00:

Do the pipelines pass through Biafra ?

YorubaNiBaba:
The Imo State Police Command, on Sunday, said it killed four hoodlums who attacked Omuma Police Station, in the Oru East Local Government Area of Imo State.
The command said the hoodlums suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra/Eastern Security Network came in large numbers, with various calibres of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to Omuma Police Station on the 20th March, 2022, at about 0300 hours.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Hussaini who, confirmed this in a release made available to
journalists by the Command’s spokesman, Micheal Abattam said the hoodlums shot sporadically but
were swiftly repelled by its tactical teams and operatives of the DSS who responded immediately.
The command said, “The Police Operatives engaged them in a fierce gun duel and in the process, four of the bandits were neutralized on the spot, while others scampered into the bush having suffered a huge defeat, with a number of them sustaining
various degrees of bullet wounds. There was no casualty on the side of the joint security operatives.
"On the spot, five undetonated different capacities of Improvised Explosives Devices were recovered from the neutralized bandits and charms. The Police Bomb Unit has taken custody of the bombs for detonation.”
The CP said the Command’s Tactical Teams were aggressively combing the bush to arrest the fleeing hoodlums and recover their arms/ammunition since they cannot go far because of the huge damage done to them.
The CP while commending the officers and men for their gallantry, urged them not to relent in their
efforts until all criminal elements and their partners are apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.
He appealed to Imo residents for their continuous support and collaboration by giving security agencies, especially the police, credible and timely information and to report any person seen treating bullet wounds or hiding within the community, to the nearest police station for prompt action.
http://saharareporters.com/2022/03/20/four-suspected-ipobesn-fighters-killed-police-repel-bomb-attack-imo
mynd44
lalasticlala

Laggafin:

Lol... anywz kegame is still allowed but he's not yet a global icon sha

DeltaFire:
VIDEO: SEE MADNESS! IPOB'S NELLY OFOEGBU SAYS THEY ARE NOT BIAFRANS BUT IDUU!!!


Taken from Romeo Mikel facebook

Nawaooo! IPOB street gang are going very mad.

They were BIAFRANS now they are IDUU!

Whatever they are, they should leave Igbo Nation.


This frustrated woman is a doctor. Dr Nelly Ofoegbu. Nawaaaaa!

Video:

https://web.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3280252282261470&id=100008301901669

Like I have been telling you if you check my posts, Dr Nelly confirms that IPOB and other Biafrans use the word "Biafra" for fetish rituals.

reccy:
Alhamdulilah for you partey!!! Welcome to the light!!!

Laggafin:

Lol... anywz kegame is still allowed but he's not yet a global icon sha

Laggafin:
Soludo .. the Paul Kagame Obama of Africa

OyigboUpdate:
Ojiofor I site u. Good morning boss

OyigboUpdate:
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OyigboUpdate:
Congratulations IPOB terrorist u won today.
Don't cry that they are killing innocent vigilantes when the table turns. Allow the vigilantes to cry for themselves.

OyigboUpdate:
Remember the thread on frontpage
https://www.nairaland.com/7036851/gunmen-bomb-imo-police-station/1

So you can see some bingos behaving like they don't know it is their ESN/Unknown gunmen. We haven't forgotten pray for saints unknown gunmen as u pray for ESN. These were the words of Nnamdi Kanu
They were blaming Hope Uzodinma, some bingos blamed fulani some DSS. So I decided to look for them on Facebook to get their reactions.

It is a win win for I.P.O.B today.

When the military launch attack on them now. Don't believe their emotional blackmail like it is innocent vigilantes.

Xhuntra:
The man with the leaking blockos is amazed

Okunga:





Bro, I don’t know you, but I know for sure say Hating is the next step to be being a full blown witch

Dsalvo:


Your women are uncontrollable louts. Deal with it. Stop the silly d1ck comparisons. Yorubas are not your mate.

Rather you should seek to copy their template, for life, af all levels.