₦airaland Forum

It is well with Kanu. Going against the Nigerian state could be hellish.

Macphenson:
Self determination is not a crime anywhere in the world. Self defense is also not a crime. NnamdinKanu telling Igbos to defend themselves against Fulani invasion is not a crime. T.Y. Danjuma also said it.

These people would have been happy to hear that Igbos are being slaughtered by Fulanis the way they are slaughtering Benue and Jos people.

The Federal Government couldnt prove its case beyond reasonable doubts.

Like the law states, He who asserts or accusses MUST prove. Indeed there is no case.

Yes, you're right but not with violence, killings and causing of mayhem.

Others have said n incite followers to the tune of breaking up Nigeria yet nothing was brought up against them.
FG should leave this man alone n enter into a negotiation with him.

I remember when he was asking his followers residing in Lagos to KILL POLICEMEN and Burn down stations.

Anyone who called in on his radio program giving update on the situation during endsars was simply shut up if they're not telling him exactly how many people they've killed.

I don't think he has the power when he is not the president, the allegation has no water.

1. Mischaracterization of “Self-Determination” Under the Law

Claim: “Self-determination is not a crime anywhere in the world.”

Rebuttal: While self-determination is recognized under international law (e.g., Article 1 of the UN Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights), it does not grant the right to unilaterally secede or break away from a sovereign state using force or insurrection, especially when a country like Nigeria is a multi-ethnic constitutional democracy.

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, which Nigeria ratified, supports self-determination within the context of respecting national unity (Article 20).

In Nigeria, any move toward secession without constitutional backing (e.g., a referendum approved by law) is considered treasonable felony under Sections 37–43 of the Nigerian Criminal Code Act.

The Supreme Court of Canada in the 1998 Reference re Secession of Quebec noted that a right to secede only exists under colonial oppression or foreign subjugation, which is not the case with Nigeria's South-East.


Thus, while advocating for cultural autonomy or greater federalism is lawful, advocating or attempting violent secession is criminal under Nigerian law.


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2. Incitement to Violence vs. Self-Defense

Claim: “Telling people to defend themselves is not a crime.”

Rebuttal: The principle of self-defense is indeed recognized both in Nigerian law (Sections 59–62 of the Penal Code and Section 32 of the Criminal Code) and international law. However:

Self-defense is personal and immediate, and not a call to arms or mass mobilization against a perceived ethnic group.

Public figures cannot legally issue broad-based calls for communities to arm or defend themselves; this is seen as incitement, which is punishable under:

Section 86 of the Criminal Code Act (threats of violence),

Section 41 of the Terrorism (Prevention) Act (incitement to commit terrorist acts or foment communal crisis),

And potentially Section 50(2) of the Criminal Code (sedition and seditious intention).



Even if General T.Y. Danjuma made similar comments, that does not grant legality to such statements. Two wrongs do not make a legal right, and each utterance must be judged on its context, platform, and effect on public order.


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3. Allegations of Genocide or Targeted Attacks

Claim: “These people would have been happy to hear that Igbos are being slaughtered...”

Rebuttal: This statement is emotional, speculative, and defamatory, lacking evidentiary support. The Nigerian government—though flawed in many areas—has not officially endorsed ethnic slaughter, and this claim undermines national cohesion.

If there is any proof of systemic targeting, the proper legal channels include:

Filing complaints with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),

Seeking redress in Nigerian or regional courts (e.g., ECOWAS Court).

Advocating for legislative reforms or ethnic justice through political representation, not armed struggle.




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4. Legal Burden of Proof in Criminal Trials

Claim: “The Federal Government couldn’t prove its case... He who asserts must prove.”

Rebuttal: The principle of burden of proof lies with the prosecution in criminal trials, yes (Section 135 of the Nigerian Evidence Act). But this statement presumes an acquittal or dismissal, which is factually incorrect:

As of July 2025, Nnamdi Kanu’s case is still ongoing. Portions have been dismissed, but other serious charges remain pending, including terrorism and treason.

The court has ruled on procedural violations in Kanu’s extradition, but has not declared him innocent or the case baseless.

Moreover, Kanu’s past rhetoric and Radio Biafra broadcasts have been deemed inflammatory by many independent observers.


So, it is legally premature and misleading to say "there is no case."


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5. False Equivalence and Dangerous Narratives

The comparison between Benue/Jos killings and Kanu’s advocacy oversimplifies complex security issues. While Fulani herders’ violence has been a real concern, two wrongs don't justify a third wrong — neither communal killings nor illegal armed self-defense.

The federal government has often failed to respond adequately, but that failure does not legitimize insurgent separatism or violent calls to arms.


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Conclusion

This article attempts to simplify complex legal and national issues using emotional, legally unfounded arguments. While it is valid to criticize government failures or seek regional justice, the law does not permit incitement, secession, or the romanticizing of unlawful actions.

A lawful path exists for advocacy, reform, and even autonomy. But using incitement, defamation, and false legal claims undermines both the cause and the country.

Macphenson:
Self determination is not a crime anywhere in the world. Self defense is also not a crime. NnamdinKanu telling Igbos to defend themselves against Fulani invasion is not a crime. T.Y. Danjuma also said it.

These people would have been happy to hear that Igbos are being slaughtered by Fulanis the way they are slaughtering Benue and Jos people.

The Federal Government couldnt prove its case beyond reasonable doubts.

Like the law states, He who asserts or accusses MUST prove. Indeed there is no case.

Why then did BUHARI label Sunday IGBOHO a terrorist?

Why did the same army, police and DSS storm his house and even kill people in their mission to arrest him?

Anyway..keep hating...Karma is always coming.

You guys are seriously slow in reasoning.

Factcheck0001:
where is Sunday igboho radio station of spreading hate?

Show us that first

Macphenson:
Self determination is not a crime anywhere in the world. Self defense is also not a crime. NnamdinKanu telling Igbos to defend themselves against Fulani invasion is not a crime. T.Y. Danjuma also said it.

These people would have been happy to hear that Igbos are being slaughtered by Fulanis the way they are slaughtering Benue and Jos people.

The Federal Government couldnt prove its case beyond reasonable doubts.

Like the law states, He who asserts or accusses MUST prove. Indeed there is no case.

Don't mind these them-them. When everyone was shouting Yorubanation , spamming nairaland and other social media platforms, nobody said it was bad. When Tinubu said that he didn't believe in one Nigeria, nobody encaged hom and same person is Nigeria president today. Self determination agitation isn't a sin. I hope kanu gets a bright lawyer to finish his job.

Coming together of Nigeria isn't by force and no world constitution says no unit must break away in Nigeria elsewhere. New country comes up every decade. If a region feels marginalised saying they want to leave the union, the onus is on the leader in government to proffer a solution to the matter without bias. We're all human and we're entitled to free speech within the confines of the constitution, which includes self determination.

I'm not a tribalist but I also wish we could get our own country odu'a republic. We need it

Why bringing allegations with can't be substantial is like it d present government that gave order to arrest and detain him during Buhari tenure

This has long become noise and gibberish..just jail Jim if he's found guilty,period.

Macphenson:
Self determination is not a crime anywhere in the world. Self defense is also not a crime. NnamdinKanu telling Igbos to defend themselves against Fulani invasion is not a crime. T.Y. Danjuma also said it.

These people would have been happy to hear that Igbos are being slaughtered by Fulanis the way they are slaughtering Benue and Jos people.

The Federal Government couldnt prove its case beyond reasonable doubts.

Like the law states, He who asserts or accusses MUST prove. Indeed there is no case.

This is Nigeria not Biafra, Self (Nigeria) determination- is not a crime, but Biafra (determination) is a crime, because its not SELF, its secessionist agenda, that require a referendum.

Self defence is not a crime, but the context you are using is wrong, the use reasonable and necessary force to protect themselves or others from unlawful violence or to defend property, but that is not what Kanu did, he created a militial and armed them, he then command them to kill security operatives, endangering the lives of those he is supposed to protect.

This is how I expect your response, explain your points like civilized individual, using logic and reasoning.

Finally, the case is still in court, until its determined, I reserve my comment.

Eriokanmi:
Don't mind these them. When everyone was shouting Yorubanation , spamming nairaland and other social media platforms, nobody said it was bad. When Tinubu said that he didn't believe in one Nigeria, nobody encaged hom and same person is Nigeria president today. Self determination agitation isn't a sin. I hope kanu gets a bright lawyer to finish his job.

Coming together of Nigeria isn't by force and no world constitution says no unit must break away in Nigeria elsewhere. New country comes up every decade. If a region feels marginalised saying they want to leave the union, the onus is on the leader in government to proffer a solution to the matter without bias. We're all human and we're entitled to free speech within the confines of the constitution, which includes self determination.

I'm not a tribalist but I also wish we could get our own country odu'a republic. We need it

Nice one but brace up,"they" will soon call you imposter and ipo.b.

Shikini:
What about Sunday Igboho?
His own is "mere boasting" abi?

Bunch of tribalists fooling themselves.
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Please leave the gentleman,Sunday Igboho out of this...

If you are not strong enough to treat his people well, you should be strong enough to give them their own country. You are just scared no country will give you Loans again, and if they Leave, "Nigeria" as the former country will shrink. Its a 100 years now, Let these people go, the marriage no work.

They got to choose one. Treat the South Easterners well, or give them the South Eastern people their country. And since they would not treat them well, Let them go.

Galas.

Iceberg3:
Nice one but brace up,"they" will soon call you imposter and ipo.b.

It's like you don't know me here. I've been called worst names but who cares . I only respond to reasonable and civil mentions cos there are a lot of teenagerzs here, both in the mind,morals and thinking. I don't have their time. I chop ban for fun here but it can't stop me. Biased people everywhere

esnbrutality:
Why then did BUHARI label Sunday IGBOHO a terrorist?

Why did the same army, police and DSS storm his house and even kill people in their mission to arrest him?

Anyway..keep hating...Karma is always coming.

You guys are seriously slow in reasoning.

I hear u

Show me Sunday igboho radio station where he's spreading hate?

Mvnster:
10 years gone, remain 17 years then he can be president of biaf.....ra prisoners association, kuje branch

You get degree in badmouthing.
Don't laugh o cos wetin you talk no good

Macphenson:
Self determination is not a crime anywhere in the world. Self defense is also not a crime. NnamdinKanu telling Igbos to defend themselves against Fulani invasion is not a crime. T.Y. Danjuma also said it.

These people would have been happy to hear that Igbos are being slaughtered by Fulanis the way they are slaughtering Benue and Jos people.

The Federal Government couldnt prove its case beyond reasonable doubts.

Like the law states, He who asserts or accusses MUST prove. Indeed there is no case.

But at the end of the day, it was discovered that Igbos were the ones pretending as fulanis to kill Igbos, and that 99.999% of criminalities in Igbo land were caused by Igbos to harm Igbos. There was nothing like fulanis invasion anywhere, it was only Igbo criminality invasions that happened that killed and kidnapped Igbos for money

Why can't the government release this man and make him sign an agreement to stop all the nonsense he was doing.
Are these people not tired?

MadPolitician:
What is sacrosanct about breaking Nigeria? Was Nigeria created by God?
Nigeria was created by one Lugard who sees himself as a "Lord". So why can't the nonsense be splashed on the floor and be shattered?

God created us Igbo Hausa and Yoruba. If he believed that Nigeria is essential for our survival, he would created Nigeria before igbos and Hausas or Efiks.
Nothing special about a failed state

Nigeria is not made up of just Igbos, Hausas and Yorubas. Many other minor tribes exist.

The z00 must fall! It will happen.

Responding to a no-case application made by Kanu on Friday, the Federal Government’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, said that the broadcast by Kanu caused Nigerians to live in great fear.

SO NIGERIA CAN FEAR BREAK UP LIKE THIS? NO WONDER OTHER TRIBES ARE ATTACKING IGBOS ANYTHING ABOUT IGBOS ON DAILY BASIS 🙄 EVEN IN NAIRALAND.COM

Yariibah don't like Igbo, yet they won't support their exit from Nigeria but keep using that tribe to furnish their eye service to their masters up North.

What a shame from Cowards who can't speak when it comes to the case of Ilorin but rain noise when they see a bold freedom fighter who thinks otherwise.

Tjra:
God bless the soul of the late President Muhammad Buhari for doing Nigeria a great favour.

Who else noticed insecurity in the Southeast has reduced drastically since Nnamdi Kanu was caught and caged?

You're contradictory & fooling yourself... continue

Macphenson:
Self determination is not a crime anywhere in the world. Self defense is also not a crime. NnamdinKanu telling Igbos to defend themselves against Fulani invasion is not a crime. T.Y. Danjuma also said it.

These people would have been happy to hear that Igbos are being slaughtered by Fulanis the way they are slaughtering Benue and Jos people.

The Federal Government couldnt prove its case beyond reasonable doubts.

Like the law states, He who asserts or accusses MUST prove. Indeed there is no case.

Perhaps you are ignorant of all the evil statements he made through his devilish radio station. Here are some of them:
What of his hate speech?
Below are the violence inciting statements nnamdi kanu allegedly made;[b]

1. "...When we speak, the Zoo trembles, that is what happens when a cattle rearing terrorist and paedophile is your ruler."

2. "If you find anybody in your village asking after Radio Biafra kill the baboon Awusa Fulani or Yoruba bastard. Let them keep searching as we keep tweeting for #Biafra."

3. "Buhari is a shameless Paedophile and rapist."

4. "Buhari is a Terrorist he should be killed."

5. "Nigeria is a zoo and everybody living in that
Godforsaken zoo deserves to die."

6. "Kumuyi should be stoned and dealt with thoroughly if he comes to Aba for his planned crusade."

7. "The imbecilic Goodluck Jonathan is a disgrace to humanity and deserves to be skinned alive for handing over to an Hausa goat."

8. "By the time we finish dealing with the animals in the zoo, there'll be none left to tell the story."

9. "We are assembling weapons and we need some more money to thoroughly equip our military to enable us unleash mayhem on Nigeria."

10. "Niger Deltans are cowards; we know what to do to them. Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Edo and Cross Rivers State are our territory and anybody who tries to oppose us will be crushed."

11. "Buhari married his wife after raping her several times, the records are there."

12. "No Ibo man should attend any Church where the pastor is a Yoruba man, they are criminals and fools."

13. "Nigeria should prepare for war, we are coming to annihilate you, my secret service are already studying the zoo and strategising."

14. "Its either Biafra or death..."
15. Kill Sanwo olu and Tinubu 2020 during End SARS

16. Igos are pigs and idiots

17 Igos women are prostitute

18. Sit at home declaration

Guestmale:
God created all Nigerians either Yoruba,Hausa Igbo and all other ethnic groups in Nigeria and it's not by force we must be together as a nation or country but either fortunately or unfortunately we found ourselves in the same country, neither we nor many political actors of today were there or alive when the marriage took place and if we determined to go our separate ways it shouldn't be by war or through destructions.

Is there anyone calling for "war or destructions"?
You are holding someone down with your stunted administrative skills, messing up his days with your unbelievable kwarupt skills, ruining his life by not doing anything serious with the economy of the nation, and if he asks to leave the forced Union, you start spitting out all sorts of mumbo-jumbo about how he wants "war and destruction". What does that mean?

It's not as if you like him that much. This countrys fundamentals were rooted in the pre "independence Constitutional conferences", held both in Nigeria and London. Any other Constitutional Reviews or edicts made by all sorts of administrations, were not based on the contributions of a wide range of ethnicities that were supposed to own this country, and as such invalid. They are impositions that can be challenged. No need to spin it..
Split the damned irritating thing and let everyone go his separate ways. It is not a must for me to live with you.

tete7000:
Nigeria is not made up of just Igbos, Hausas and Yorubas. Many other minor tribes exist.

I'm trying to understand how the above is related to the post I made earlier..
I am not speaking for others. If the minorities love the way things are going, they can easily join the fulanis and the Yorubas in "Going On With One Nigeria". But that they like Nigeria that much, is not enough reason to force me to love and stay in Nigeria. Nigeria is not working for me.

Tired of drilling this point into your mischievous skulls.


Stay in Nigeria with with your very beautiful and hardworking APC if that makes you comfortable, but please stop reminding anyone who wants to go away that he is not the only one in Nigeria. What's the correlation? I should keep quiet and suffer because you enjoy sufferings!?!?! Wtf! I am going to stomach this nonsense for ever just because you don't have the moral energy to speak up against oppression? Enjoy it till eternity then! But count me out..
This should be very easy to understand, I don't know why you sound so confused about it..

The guy was in World Igbo conference in the United States (with so many Igbos in attendance) soliciting for funds to buy arms and ammunitions to fight Nigeria.. that is not boasting, it's a call to conflict and eventual war that must not be treated with levity.
The fact that Igbos sat in the gathering cheering Kanu when making such demands shows we are no longer one. If they had the chance to dest.roy Nigeria, they wouldn't think twice before sett.ing up the flames.

MadPolitician:
I'm trying to understand how the above is related to the post I made earlier..
I am not speaking for others. If the minorities love the way things are going, they can easily join the fulanis and the Yorubas in "Going On With One Nigeria". But that they like Nigeria that much, is not enough reason to force me to love and stay in Nigeria. Nigeria is not working for me.

Tired of drilling this point into your mischievous skulls.


Stay in Nigeria with with your very beautiful and hardworking APC if that makes you comfortable, but please stop reminding anyone who wants to go away that he is not the only one in Nigeria. What's the correlation? I should keep quiet and suffer because you enjoy sufferings!?!?! Wtf! I am going to stomach this nonsense for ever just because you don't have the moral energy to speak up against oppression? Enjoy it till eternity then! But count me out..
This should be very easy to understand, I don't know why you sound so confused about it..

Your understanding of Nigeria ethnicities is ignorantly too simple. If you understand how and why Nigeria federal structure has evolved the way it did since independence, you will understand how my post relate to what you post and stop being inna_nely simple.

Mvnster:
10 years gone, remain 17 years then he can be president of biaf.....ra prisoners association, kuje branch

Reno Omokri was exposed raining insults and said unprintable things About your President. You were mute. Couldn't alter any word.

But you are now finding your liver to attack Nnamdi KANU.

You see your life?

Tjra:
I no even reason the guy at all until he moved his madness to the Southwest.

Calling for the destruction of Lagos infrastructures and killing of security forces during Endsars was the height of it.

The guy nearly turned Naija upside down.

May God bless Buhari in the great beyond 🙏

So you Yorubas youths take orders from him?



I thought the guy is nobody?