After the press conference conducted by Nnamdi Kanu’s defence team, at Heratland Hotels, Central Area, Abuja, to erase all forms of misconceptions regarding court proceedings, Nigeria continual disregard to court orders and issues around the Movement of the Emancipation of Niger Delta [MEND] and their recent romance with the federal government of Nigeria to hinder the restoration of Biafra; Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor granted Biafra Writers an interview session. Below are his responses to our questions:

Question: What is the essence of this press conference held today by your team>

Answer: We discovered that there are misconceptions in charges laid against our client. Several times, the press has referred to our client to have been charged of treasonable felony. When you look at the charges laid against them, you will understand that my client[Nnamdi Kanu] has been charged with 3 count charge, the second defendant is facing 2 count charge while the third defendant is facing one count charge.

Now, the other two defendants are not charged with the offense of treasonable felony and the law is very clear under section 41 of the Criminal Procedure Act, a single individual cannot effectively be charged with the offense of treasonable felony; because in that context, there must be people that will plan it with him, at least they must have arrested like ten different persons.

In the first place, the proof of the evidence attached to the charge provided has not in any way disclosed any substance, such that can indict our client or has any link or resemblance capable of establishing the offense of treasonable felony. That is why we classify whatever our client is passing through as political trial; and which by virtue of the present development in the country, Nnamdi Kanu is being detained.

QUESTION: Considering the release of the IPOB detainees at Abia and Enugu States, could it be seen as a sign that Nnamdi Kanu will soon be released>

Answer: We have no doubt whatsoever, because we are firmly convinced that Nnamdi Kanu committed no offense against Nigeria. You can understand and see when I was addressing the press that I count this as a delay tactics to keep Nnamdi Kanu detained; principally masterminded by the accuser which shows you that they are not ready to proceed with trials.

If they have anything against him, they would have long proceeded with trials –by now, we would have gone a long way. But they have nothing against him, that’s why they’ve been applying one technique or the other to delay his trial and ensure his continued detention.

But the law is clear and I can understand that the illegal and unjust detention of Nnamdi Kanu has attracted criticisms from the entire globe. The international communities along with other human right bodies have condemned it in strong terms demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu.

Now let me refer you to the order given on the 17th of December, 2015, by Hon. Justice A.F.A. Ademola. That order is very explicit. Justice Ademola after listening to the DSS, after looking at what they have before them, directed them to release Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally.

He [Hon. Justice Ademola] was aware they are planning to file a fresh charge against him; he did not say they release him pending when you file a new charge. He said ‘’release him unconditionally.’’ That order is yet to be obeyed; they still continued to disobey that competent court.

Recall also that Nnamdi Kanu was also granted bail before 17th of December, yet they did not release him. What they did was to rush to federal high court to file an application and obtain an order to detain him for another 90 days which was later sorted out by the federal high court when facts were presented to the honourable judge.

We operate a constitutional democracy. The judge has given orders of Nnamdi Kanu’s release and law must be obeyed.We must respect laws and orders.

Look at what happened few days ago, when an order was made by Hon. Justice Dimgba of the federal high court, directing the DSS to transfer a particular detainee to the prison custody. They refused to obey the order. Rather, they came back to apply that the court should grant them another extension to further extend the time at which they can detain the accused.

The court said no, go back and purge yourself of the context. I cannot grant any application you are requesting from me because you are in context of my court order. Until when there is an affidavit satisfying me that you have obeyed former orders of this court, that is when I will look at your application.

Question: MEND just got themselves involved in a dialogue with the federal government to release Nnamdi Kanu under some conditions – what do you have to say to that regards?

Answer: We have already trashed that out during the press conference. Our client Nnamdi Kanu has no relationship, no connection whatsoever with MEND. Besides, MEND does not have Nnamdi Kanu’s authority: implied, direct or express, to represent him in any negotiation in that regards.

If they want to negotiate with Nnamdi Kanu, they know where they kept him. Nnamdi Kanu has people to negotiate for him based on the demands he has insisted on.

Question: We are also aware that IPOB’s case is still at the supreme court. Can you give us an update on that?

Answer: Yeah, we have appealed at the court of appeal… and you know that court is still on break. Once court resumes, we will get a date for the hearing.

Question: What about IPOB’s case too at the ECOWAS court?

Answer: Ecowas court hearing is coming up on the 6th of October, and there we hope to get justice for Nnamdi Kanu.

Biafra Writers: Thank you for your time Barrister.

Barr. Ejiofor: You are welcome.



http://biafrasay.com/p/322445/we-are-heading-to-ecowas-court-on-6th-october-to-get-justice

We will be following from here.

If they have anything against him, they would have long proceeded with trials –by now, we would have gone a long way. But they have nothing against him, that’s why they’ve been applying one technique or the other to delay his trial and ensure his continued detention .

Our client Nnamdi Kanu has no relationship, no connection whatsoever with MEND. Besides, MEND does not have Nnamdi Kanu’s authority: implied, direct or express, to represent him in any negotiation in that regards.

Who are the sponsors of MEND

Are they truly working for release of Kanu or they are spoilers working behind the scene for FG and hoping to line their pockets in the process too

Their recent antecedents have shown they and their handlers cannot be trusted either in the ND or IPOB agitations.

Osu will love news like this.

Can't wait for ECOWAS to send them back to the "zoo".

iKarma:
Osu will love news like this.

Can't wait for ECOWAS to send them back to the "zoo".

you go wait in vain na

chosen6:
you go wait in vain na

Same way Nnamdi is waiting in vain to be released

iKarma:


Same way Nnamdi is waiting in vain to be released

You mean the FG trying to get a soft landing over the Nnamdi Kanu impasse via practically begging him via MEND?

To eat beans don tire am for kuje prison,him no do mandela style again.

[[s]quote author=chosen6 post=48462989]You mean the FG trying to get a soft landing over the Nnamdi Kanu impasse via practically begging him via MEND? [/quote][/s]



Smh

Waste of time. Neither ecowas nor AU nor UN can save u. When u were importing arms and threatening people at the confab u didnt know abi. Nnamdi kanu will languish and die in detention like the common criminal he is!

heading to ecowas court to say what??...

chaiii...this people are desperate to get kanu out...


but will not happen....

kanu is finish...!!!!....

that idiot was calling for weapons to fight nigeria....we have it on video!!!!.....

damn!!!...what a foolish fellow.....

chosen6:
You mean the FG trying to get a soft landing over the Nnamdi Kanu impasse via practically begging him via MEND?

lmao delusion of grandeur.

blackpanda:


Smh

You dey mind that one? Well, she's indirectly saying Ipod touts are cowardly hiding under the guise of ND Terrorists to free Kanoo.

omoelesa:
To eat beans don tire am for kuje prison,him no do mandela style again.

mandela-ghandi style....foolishness.....he can be happy,nigeria is trying to be democratic,,,in china,he would be dead already..!!!!....nonesense..!!

IPOB making demystifying sherrifat and making his yoruba muslim puppies gnash their teeth since 14 B.C

ECOWAS can't force Nigeria to release Mr Bald head aka the Albino! Was he daydreaming when he asked for Ammunition to fight a sovreign state?
Moreover, ECOWAS is nothing without Nigeria just like asking USA to obey ICJ over American court.
It seems he is destined to live the rest of his life in prison.

OnuIgbo I salute your drive and spirit.
we are 100% with and behind you.

Some will spew trash, but in their conscience they wish you are from their tribe

Lolzzzzz

iKarma:


lmao delusion of grandeur.

Living in denial helps no one. It only proves the wise right at the end of the day.

chosen6:
Living in denial helps no one. It only proves the wise right at the end of the day.

Stop trying so hard to make sense. U are the one living in delusion here, I have seen all ur post, it's so full of assumptions and delusion.

chosen6:
You mean the FG trying to get a soft landing over the Nnamdi Kanu impasse via practically begging him via MEND?

Guy if u think that Kanu is Nigeria or Buhari problem, then I must say, u need a doctor. The real problem are the Niger delta militants, and not Ipob, the government is not afraid of Ipob group because u all don't have any power except ur mouths which u use to boast and claim the exploits of the militants as if u were the ones that did it. For over 2 months now, there have being no protest by Ipob, which is surprising, because I remember when u guys protest every week, but ever since the army started killing u all with full impunity, u guys are now so afraid of coming out again. U all are cowards, u are now hoping on the Niger delta militants, because u know that igboland has nothing to use to hold Nigeria to ransom.

Victorvexz:

Stop trying so hard to make sense. U are the one living in delusion here, I have seen all ur post, it's so full of assumptions and delusion.

offcourse when people lack knowledge and discerning spirit to decode issues of high intellectual ground, they will definitely call FACTS assumption. Its not your faults! Its your lack of knowledge that I blame. If only.........,

Victorvexz:

Guy if u think that Kanu is Nigeria or Buhari problem, then I must say, u need a doctor. The real problem are the Niger delta militants, and not Ipob, the government is not afraid of Ipob group because u all don't have any power except ur mouths which u use to boast and claim the exploits of the militants as if u were the ones that did it. For over 2 months now, there have being no protest by Ipob, which is surprising, because I remember when u guys protest every week, but ever since the army started killing u all with full impunity, u guys are now so afraid of coming out again. U all are cowards, u are now hoping on the Niger delta militants, because u know that igboland has nothing to use to hold Nigeria to ransom.

Unfortunately for characters like you, the govt even before the coming of NDA were shouting "niGERian Unity this niGERian that" out of fear of what IPOB brings to the table even before the coming on board of NDA and others. IF IPOB wasn't a big treat, why the rant of "niGERia must remain one" even when no one was asking them. Funny you when you claim that IPOB is afraid of coming out, weren't IPOB out on 30th May, 2016 for the heroes day? Aren't they releasing detained coordinators that would have made IPOB to come out? Wake up jare. IPOB is not about Igbos. IPOB is far bigger and larger than Igbo. Take note of that and thank me later.

chosen6:
offcourse when people lack knowledge and discerning spirit to decode issues of high intellectual ground, they will definitely call FACTS assumption. Its not your faults! Its your lack of knowledge that I blame. If only.........,

Yimu, see this dull flat head clown. Keep deceiving ur yourself, thinking u are making sense.

Victorvexz:

Yimu, see this dull flat head clown. Keep deceiving ur yourself, thinking u are making sense.

the brain of a black man is empty and filled with water hope you know what I mean mr

iKarma:
Osu will love news like this.

Can't wait for ECOWAS to send them back to the "zoo".

You mean, even with all your diabolical suffercation you still can't survive without osu in your zoo?..

Victorvexz:

So says an OSU outcast

the idiocy from a black man is incomprehensible smh

Some people using some people's fraudulent money for travels and vacation since 1900

Who go sponsor ecowas trip abeg?


I think ECOWAS only attends to economic affairs and trade disputes among nations, not for an individual


Meaning they just want to use kunu's money for faaji

Victorvexz:

Yimu, see this dull flat head clown. Keep deceiving ur yourself, thinking u are making sense.

...Can anything make sense to a senseless fellow? That would have been the 9th wonder of the world if out of sudden, something starts making sense to a senseless being.

HtwoOw:
Some people using some people's fraudulent money for travels and vacation since 1900

Who go sponsor ecowas trip abeg?


I think ECOWAS only attends to economic affairs and trade disputes among nations, not for an individual


Meaning they just want to use kunu's money for faaji

Your ignorance is legendary and going olympics. Where were you when ECOWAS court attened to Dasuki's case against the niGERian govt and actually confirmed that it has right to hear an decide the case? We dey talk Ecowas court tins, you dey talk of Ecowas