By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
P9O Newsletter
Join Us!

Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss our investigative stories, breaking news, podcasts etc..

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
  • Home
  • Nigeria
  • Politics
  • Metro
  • World
  • Lifestlye
  • Football
  • 2023 Election
Reading: Nnamdi Kanu: Lawyers warn Nigerian government against consequences of disobeying UN
Prime 9ja Online
Prime 9ja Online Prime 9ja Online
Aa
  • Africa
  • Business
  • Football
  • Metro
  • Nigeria
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Technology
Search
  • Categories
  • _Football
  • _Lifestyle
  • _World
  • _Metro
  • _Politics
  • _Nigeria
  • Pages
  • _About Us
  • _Contact Us
  • _Privacy Policy
Follow Us
Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu: Lawyers warn Nigerian government against consequences of disobeying UN

The Federal Government has been warned by three lawyers, Chiefs Clifford Okoye, Maurice Efobi, and Sam Chukwukelu, about the repercussions o...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief August 18, 2022
Updated August 18, 2022 at 7:57 AM
Share
Nnamdi Kanu: Lawyers warn Nigerian government against consequences of disobeying UN
SHARE
Nnamdi Kanu: Lawyers warn Nigerian government against consequences of disobeying UN
The Federal Government has been warned by three lawyers, Chiefs Clifford Okoye, Maurice Efobi, and Sam Chukwukelu, about the repercussions of rejecting the latest UN demand to free Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the IPoB leader, from incarceration.

The UN has demanded that Kanu's release from detention be effected without conditions since, in the eyes of the international organisation, Kanu is just fighting for the independence of his Biafran people and as such, his actions do not yet justify such wrongful confinement.

The Federal Government has not yet complied with the UN's request, as evidenced by Kanu's continued detention in the custody of the Directorate of State Services (DSS), despite the fact that no definitive affirmative or negative statements to that effect have ever been made by the government.

But Okoye, Efobi and Chukwukelu, who spoke to newsmen on the development, said the Nigerian government should not dismiss the UN’s statement with ignominy the same way they disobey or disregard orders from Nigerian courts and go scot-free.

Specifically, Okoye who was a one-time Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Aguata branch in Anambra State, declared: “I want to thank the UN for lending its voice to Nigeria’s internal affairs as a member nation under it and Nigeria should be a country where freedom of speech and expression are observed.

“Kanu is entitled to bail because treason is not a capital offence that will attract death by hanging. I recall the attack in Kanu’s home in Afaraukwu Ibeku, Umuahia, Abia State, by the military.

“Although that UN declaration is only persuasive and not compulsive, being that global strong voice, has a method of enforcing their actions against any deviant nation under it”, Okoye stated.

According to Efobi who was also a former Chairman of NBA, Idemili branch, Nigeria subscribed to the league of nations and we are bound to follow any decision taken by the UN. Therefore, we have no other option than to obey the umbrella body.

”The court has ruled that Kanu did not jump bail because his house was invaded and he had to flee to save his life. The court has equally ruled that his fundamental rights were infringed upon. So, he should be released unconditionally or else the UN has several sanctions to impose on Nigeria “.

Chukwukelu, also a Chairman emeritus of the Idemili branch of NBA, said the court which refused to grant Kanu bail recently, should have considered the fact that if Kanu had not escaped alive when the military invaded his house, he would have probably been dead by now and if he had died, he wouldn’t have been alive today to face trial because it is only the living that can face trial and not a dead person.”
Tags: Nigeria

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share this Article
Facebook WhatsApp TwitterEmail Print

You Might Also Like

Facebook Like
Twitter Follow
Pinterest Pin
Telegram Subscribe
Prime 9ja Online

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our latest updates instantly on your email.

About

  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Disclaimer
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Code of Ethics
  • Corrections and Correctives
  • Editorial Integrity
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Funding

Connect

  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Submit a Tip

© 2025 Prime 9ja Online Media - All Rights Reserved.

Follow Us