Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused the British government of bias and hatred for the Igbos in light of their failure to intervene in Kanu’s case with the Federal Government of Nigeria.
Recall that Nnamdi Kanu, who has British citizenship, has been detained since June 2021, following his extraordinary rendition from Kenya. In a statement issued following his visit to Kanu, who remains detained despite a Supreme Court ruling ordering his release, Ejiofor criticised the UK Government’s silence in the face of the continued violation of Kanu’s rights.
Speaking on their visit to the DSS headquarters, in Abuja, Ejiofor disclosed they used their visit to brief Kanu on the status of their pending appeals before the Supreme Court.
He said that Kanu reiterated his abhorrence of all forms of social vices and lawlessness, which he has consistently condemned, and preached against for many years.
Also, Nnamdi Kanu in the statement admonished his followers to remain attentive to his lawyers, and avoid listening to detractors.
Part of the statement read, “Onyendu particularly, implored Ezigbo UmuChineke, to acknowledge very strongly, that any message coming from his Attorneys should be treated with every sense of responsibility and acceptance as coming from his good self. To this end, Onyendu implored Ezigbo UmuChineke to remain more focused, and desist from paying underserved attention to detractors, who are relentlessly seeking to destroy the legacy he has laboured to build over the years.
“Onyendu reiterated that resoluteness, uncommon solidarity, and unshaken loyalty to his message of peace, and allied messages coming from his formidable structure should remain the guiding principle for Ezigbo UmuChineke. It is his ultimate desire to see our land develop at fast pace, as there is no proper economic development in the South-East region.
“Also, Ezigbo UmuChineke are reminded to note that the enemies, who are fighting like wounded lions at this point we are making serious progress towards Onyendu’s total freedom, are not alone, because their evil wish is for him to remain incarcerated. Otherwise, there is no explanation for their unruly behaviour.
“Onyendu further directed every Ezigbo UmuChineke, to take out time to carefully read the British Government’s legal documents, filed in response to his Suit against the British Authority in the United Kingdom.
“A cursory glimpse at these processes will simply reveal to all and sundry an interesting lesson. You will understand that the reason as to why the British Government has not firmly intervened in a case affecting their citizen, is because they despise our people. This is the extent to which our enemies can go.
“Nevertheless, Onyendu continued to urge for total restraint and circumspection among Ezigbo UmuChineke. He assured you all, that he is very optimistic of a fruitful outing at the Supreme Court, trusting in the power of the Almighty ChukwuOkike Abiama. He thanked Ezigbo UmuChineke who have not detoured from his guiding principles, while assuring you all that your uncommon solidarity and relentless prayers have continued to sustain him, and he is indeed, profoundly grateful to you all.
“Onyendu stated that your compliance with his message of peace will serve a very positive outcome and grant him the desired peace, even in incarceration, and directed Ezigbo UmuChineke to memorize his four critical creeds, earlier circulated in our last update and continue to abide by it.”
