IPOB blasts Judge for refusing its leader bail

chika ebuzor

February 1, 2016 1:45 AM

The IPOB spokesperson also said that Kanu could be extradited back to Nigeria, if he jumps bail.

Nnamdi Kanu

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), United Kingdom branch, have condemned Hon. Justice John Tsoho of the Abuja Federal High Court,for refusing their Nnamdi Kanu bail.

Justice John gave three reasons for not granting the IPOB leader bail.

The reasons are that:

1. Nnamdi Kanu is a national security risk.

2. The IPOB leader might commit the offence he is being charged for, again.

3. Kanu might jump bail, due to his dual citizenship.

Faulting the reasons, the IPOB spokesperson in UK, Mr. Emma Nmezu said “While the first and the third reasons are very clear, but unsustainable statements, we are at loss with the second reason and do not know exactly what the Hon. Justice meant by (might commit the same offense again).”

He also said “To the best of our knowledge, Mazi Kanu has not even been tried in the court not to talk of being convicted, therefore, we do not understand the offence he was found guilty of committing and for which he will likely commit again if released, according to Hon. Justice Tsoho.”

“We are however shocked on the third reason, to hear that a denial of bail will be based on the accused person’s dual citizenship, even though the Honourable Judge did not mention the other country to which Nnamdi Kanu is a citizen, we know he was referring to Britain,” the statement said.

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Nnamdi Kanu was charged for treasonable felony by the Federal Government of Nigeria.

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