Supreme Court Verdict: Nnamdi Kanu in High Spirit, Not Traumatized by Judgment – Lawyer

By Praise Chinecherem

Lead Counsel to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor has said that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not traumatized by the December 15 supreme court ruling.

He said the IPOB leader still believed in the rule of law and that justice would be served eventually.

The apex court had on December 15 set aside a judgment by the lower court that dismissed the terrorism charges against Kanu.

Speaking to newsmen during the Ezumeru General Mass Return at the Obi Ezumeru Palace where he was conferred with chieftaincy title together with 27 other dignitaries, Ejiofor reiterated that Kanu accepted the court’s verdict not because the court is perfect, but because he respects its final decision.

He said, “My client was not traumatized nor shaken by the court judgement. We still believe in the rule of law and that justice will eventually be served. We’re not shaken.

“The pronouncements by the supreme court is on our favour. We’ll be applying for the bail to be reinstated, in line with the Supreme Court pronouncements.

Reacting to rumour of Kanu being sent to prison, Ejiofor said, “It’s not possible. The trial is a very long process. Establishment of such case takes a very rigorous process. But we’re ready for them.

“Meanwhile, he’s undergoing a very serious medical treatment which suffices the circumstances for him to be granted bail.

“He needs to be taken care of medical wise because it’s only the living that can stand trial. If it’s not properly taken care of, he’ll die and that will be the end of the case.

He added, “What we’re asking court to do is to grant him bail, more especially when the Supreme court has condemned the revocation of his bail and the onus lies on the federal high court to reinstate which process we’ve activated which will be given effect any moment from now.

“One thing that is obvious is that the matter has taken tremendously a political dimension and if you critically assess the ruling, you’ll appreciate it was political judgement.

“I’m still at a loss how they arrived at that conclusion even after the Supreme Court practically resolved all matters we raised in our appellate brief in our favour.

“But we’re not worried. We understand the interest. Justice can only be delayed, but not denied.”