₦airaland Forum

Sahara reporters should stop this nonsense. Any miscreant that calls himself bandit or terrorist that makes any video they will go ahead and publicize. What are they trying to achieve? This miscreant doesn't deserve this type of publicity.

Salewa97:
Ekweremadu's case is a bitter one but we must learn to read the signs and avoid some things.

The case was politically motivated but unfortunately, he fell into the trap.

The UK government are not ready to release him soon.

Everything that happen we say that it is politically motivated. This is what is killing this country.

Streetinvestor2:
We have appointed u and your family. Are u now happy

I don't need such needless appointment.

Zionmdde:
I hope the sit at home has stopped or are people still indoors on Monday out of fear

The most important thing is peace, minus peace that man should ne way beyond bars for what he has put the SE through

No sit-at-home. We calm like cucumber. The only difference is that banks, government offices and big markets lock gates but do skeletal service.

KEVIND:
Igbos are their own problems.
The numbers Orji Uzor Kalu is quoting "30,000 Igbos killed" , where did he get the figures from? Is this numbers originating from the security agencies or from an independent investigation?
Have you ever seen or heard any Hausa/Fulani man just throw numbers around of people killed by Fulani armed militias & bandits in Nigeria?
Political correctness dey worry Igbos too much!

Kanu did more harm than good to Igbo land. We should ask ourselves: we want Biafra, we want Biafra. If we get Biafra a character like Kanu will lead Biafra? People should wake up.

I'm fighting for my people. I'm fighting for my people. Who appointed him our leader? In which assembly did we stay to appoint him? What is his pedigree? That he and his group woke up and used sentiment to make money for themselves, does that make him leader of igbo race?

If Kanu is not dealt with decisively another Kanu will spring up. They will see this agitation as avenue for money making and fame. This was line that Ikpa towed but it backfired.

Zionmdde:
I hate Nnamdi kanu and his modus operandi but not entirely what he stands for

He was very arrogant, rude and threatened the life of anyone who doesn't agree with him. The violence of the agitation Kalu is talking about was triggered by buhari killing unarmed protesters and proscribing people who didn't carry arms for one day terrorists

Apart from ipob miscreants, those other people calling for his release are not saying he is entirely innocent, although he can't be linked directly to any killing. They are only concerned about peace returning to SE and that his sentencing will disrupt the relative peace. Some of us prefer he will be released under very strict conditions.

It becomes more annoying seeing how bandits and terrorists who have been caught in the act are pampered. So yes Obi is right in what he said

I'm in Aba. Nobody send Kanu. Unlike before when every time he will be going to court they will force people out of fear to stay at home, 20th November was different. Life was normal. Everyone is going about their normal business. Leave our people's online noise. If they release Kanu the way that he's behaving he will start again. Make him stay there make we have peace.

Noneroone:
it has serious procedural flaws. The tone was political, wild and manifestly biased.

Mention one procedural flaw. See eeh... I can't understand our people's chest beating. One breath, we say that Kanu was right. We abuse the judge. Another breath we ask the president to grant him pardon. Even before God, what is the condition to obtain mercy?

Mrexcell:
The outcome of kanu's court trial has long been predetermined wether nmk used the best lawyers or not to successfully defend himself the outcome will still would have been the same thing.

This is a fallacy. Just like ikpa, the evidence against Kanu were too damning. They were too open and easy to prove. What his former lawyers did was to keep stalling the trial having known that if full trial is conducted he will be convicted based on evidence.

Buhari and Malami were not that smart so Kanu enjoyed the game. PBAT has a good AGF who assigned the case to a good criminal lawyer. Immediately Kanu insisted that justice Binta must be recused and Omotosho took over a fixed time table was agreed. This allowed the prosecutor to avoid kanu's usual delay tactics.

The case was bad from the beginning. Kanu went too far. Ojukwu even with his rich background and Oxford training didn't go this far.

israelmao:
Can highwire lawyers change incontrovertible evidences or proof?Again can highwire lawyers a change a predetermined or premeditated judgement?

They would have made things difficult for the prosecutor. Kanu made it easy.

peleson1:
Every judgement can be upturned in the court of appeal

So ejiofor can dust his wig once again with other senior lawyers

This one is done and dusted. If there's cross appeal it could be worse.

TemporaryHansel:
If anything happens to the guy in prison, Nigeria will be plunged into a serious crisis.

His a prisoner. Case closed. All the privileges that he enjoyed in detention are withdrawn. He will change his dress and given prison dress and number.

lilsmart:
This is a concerning development that raises several procedural and humanitarian questions. While the state has the authority to manage the detention of individuals in its custody, the sudden and long distance transfer of a high profile detainee like Nnamdi Kanu, especially without apparent prior notification to his legal team, is a move that understandably causes alarm.

From a legal perspective, such a transfer could be seen as an obstruction of his right to adequate legal defense. Consistently consulting with lawyers is a fundamental right for any detainee, and relocating him hundreds of kilometers away from his established legal team in Abuja significantly impedes this right.

Furthermore, the family's concerns for his safety are valid. Sokoto is far from his region of influence and support, which could be perceived as an attempt to isolate him.

He's a convict so the issue of access to his legal team doesn't arise anymore. The judge ordered that he should be handed over to a correctional center that is safe. It's at the discretion of the security agencies to choose anyone. Before his conviction he had asked that he should be moved out of DSS facility to kuje prison. With kanu's unruly behaviour to everyone he shouldn't expect favour from anyone. He will change his dress and given prison dress and number. He's case is closed just like any other prisoner.

This is the right decision to take. I have said it before now that there should be no reason why any boarding school should operate up north. Either they are closed or temporary day schools are provided for them. The boarding schools up north are out of the central towns and in isolated locations. How many soldiers can we provide for a permanent protection?

Leboska:
When I told my Igbo friends that tinubu is planning to exterminate the Igbos, he hate them some of them fails to understand, now is glaring before their eyes

Tinubu had Igbos in his cabinet when he was governor of Lagos state. How can you balance this?

IamR:
It is unfair.
May God protect Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

Don't believe that Ejimakor boy boy lawyer. His food don finish.

Iran2025:
Country of zoo and rule by criminal Tinubu

You are copying Kanu. They will jail you ooo.

DMerciful:
President pulling the string is Yoruba. Attorney General pushing the trial is Yoruba . Prosecuting lawyer is Yoruba. Judge is Yoruba.

There's no way an igbo man can get justice in a Yoruba govt. It was always a fait accompli

Under Bubu you said the same thing. Why did Kanu fire his igbo lawyers?

Antoeni:
A Yoruba Muslim Convicted an Igbos Christian on trumped up Charges bordering on Terrorism.

Nnamdi Kanu has become another prisoner of selective judgement & judicial rascality.

Let History remember.

You don't know the law.
Kanu knows the law

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.

Shebi na Igbo judge jail am? Ask the judge.

You don't know the law
You don't know the law
Where is the law?
Where is the law?

One sacked his lawyers and became a lawyer overnight.

The other didn't.

One pleaded guilty and respected the court and saved court time.

The other pleaded not guilty. Was too arrogant and insulted the presidents (note - presidents), all security personnel, all lawyers, all courts, all judges and called us zoo.

One said: Sir please I don't know the law help me.

Another said: You are a fool. God will punish you. You don't know the law. I alone know the law.

ucheagu:
No peace for the wicked... Pls let disturb this government... Let them know that no policies of theirs is working

My question is: what are the subnationals during in terms of governance? Which sane government will still run boarding schools in the North? With the insecurity all boarding schools ought to have changed to day. Their compounds are large and they are in isolated locations. Must they be spoon-feed? It has happened some other times and it will happen again. Do they need the president to teach them this?

Chucks13:
Sowre is in hos watching CNN and sipping Guiness big bottle with hot Suya.

EBEk101:
I never supported him. He deserved the sentence, as many lives were lost due to his actions. What I don’t understand is why you sound as though it’s acceptable to negotiate with terrorists.

I don't support negotiation with criminals please. That amounts to encouraging others to try.

SpaceX:
I see unrest all over Nigeria in the coming days, weeks and months

Forget that. Our people have been coming with this theory since this started. Kanu is small fly in Igbo land talk more of Nigeria.

Where is Abaribe?

Stolen:
THE JOKE IS ON U BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY, KANU WILL WALK AND WE WILL BE HERE TO REMIND U.

The man that said that the president was cloned. The one that insulted all judges in Nigeria. The one that called Nigeria zoo. The one that insulted all south east elites.

Streetinvestor2:
The SW president can keep it to himself and his people. The SE doesn't need it.The SE will never be at thr mercy. He has only 2027 to leave.All of us already in APc will disgrace him in 2027 after chopping his money.We are in coalition with the north. That region has always been SE worst enemy within

Coalition with the north that Kanu called all kinds of unprintable names. Goods from the north coming to the east were all destroyed by IPOB elements.

Hankim:
Negotiate on what ground? I don't know when online speach threat become a capital offense, no be juju be that

Read the law. Terrorism prevention act. Someone posted it here.
Where is the law?
Where is the law?
You don't know your law.
I don't know the law either.
Only Kanu knows the law.

Where is Sowore na?

EBEk101:
Although I never supported his utterances and actions but the same government sits down to negotiate with terrorists that have been claiming innocent lives. Truly Nigeria is a zoo

Was Kanu ready for negotiation? You saw all his conduct in the open.

njokuuche77:
I wish they would use this same speed to bring to justice all those sponsoring the killings in the North, the masterminds behind the banditry, terrorism and daily bloodshed. Nigeria will only move forward when justice is applied evenly, not selectively.

Case that Kanu dragged on for almost 10 years? He wanted the beat to continue so that he will continue to make money and enjoy the limelight.

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.

The other actors though illegal were hiding while doing what they are doing. Kanu was so bold. Looked at president Buhari and insulted him to no end. Carried all manner of propaganda against him. If you were in the south east his broadcasts were like order from the president. The Biafran flag was everywhere. People's businesses and lives were disrupted. Schools were closed. Children couldn't take their exams. Many people up till now don't go to their villages because of ESN.

In all these he kept being arrogant and insulting everyone including courts and judges.

SpaceX:
Nigeria will pay through unrest, the cloud is gathering already...

Oga go and rest. Who is Kanu. In Igbo land he's leader of miscreants. It's this type of chest beating that landed him into this.

Es350:
See I'm an igbo man and I know he has cause havoc and isn't remorseful, and I have no problem with sentencing him.

My problem is sentencing him while oty rs who has committed similar offences are out there walking free.

They should also use this energy for bandits, terrorists, killer herdsmen, and even others like Igboho and co. What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

If they won't apply this same treatment to these guys, then they should negotiate with and free him like they did to the others. Quite simple.

Remove Igboho. He did nothing. He only tried to copy Kanu but yorubas in their wisdom cautioned him and he quickly listened.

As for others let's be watching. Don't forget that Kanu has been on this for years. I hope that my south east will forget sit-at-home.

Hankim:
Dude really messed up his life, i always cringe in disbelieve whenever i manage to listen to few of his words. despite your security situation, he still went to Kenya, to do what exactly. I feel sorry for his kids

Arrogance, arrogance and arrogance. I alone know too much. Thank God that I'm alive to learn. When good people give you counsel, listen. Humility is a great virtue.