Ohanaeze Ndigbo reacts to court’s denial of Nnamdi Kanu’s bail request

The apex sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, reacted to the Federal High Court’s denial of Nnamdi Kanu’s last bail plea. Kanu is the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra.

Wakadaily stated that Kanu appeared before Justice Binta Nyako in Abuja on Tuesday, and the court dismissed his request for release.

Instead, Nyako issued an order for an expedited hearing on the seven counts the Federal Government has brought against the IPOB leader, who has been detained by the Department of State Services since June 29, 2021.

Kanu’s case has been moved up until April 17, 2024, nevertheless.

The group asked young Nigerians to exercise patience in response to the development in a statement signed by President-General Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Ohanaeze asserted that Kanu does not condone arson or bloodshed, thus those who follow him should refrain from using violence.

The group said in a statement released by Dr. Alex Ogbonnia, the national spokesperson: “Today, Tuesday 19th March 2024 the Federal High Court Abuja deliberated on the case of our Son and Brother Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. 

“Nigerian youths expected that he will be granted bail after spending several months in incarceration. This case has been adjourned till 17th of April 2024. 

“I wish to appeal to all Nigerian Youths to exercise some patience and avoid any act that would lead to the destruction of life and property. Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has made it very clear on many occasions that he will not support any act of arson or bloodshed. 

“We put our trust in the divine providence of almighty God and by God’s grace, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu will be free from incarceration very soon. I appeal to everyone to be patient.”

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