Lawyer to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said his client is undergoing a political trial in Nigeria.
Kanu’s trial could not go on following the failure of the DSS to produce him in court.
Ifeanyi Ejiofor had informed the court that there was a pending application before the court to transfer Kanu from the custody of the DSS to the correctional centre.
Justice Binta Nyako stated that the trial cannot continue in the absence of Kanu since he is not available to stand his trial and adjourned to October 21, 2021, for the continuation of the hearing.
Ejiofor who spoke to newsmen outside the court said nothing was wrong if someone says he wants out from his country.
On the issue of jumping bail, he said that the security agencies have to explain to Nigerians why they attacked Kanu’s home and killed some persons, leading to him escaping for his safety.
“As you are aware, he was brought to court without our knowledge…and consequently they remanded him. Unfortunately, he was not in court today.
“But we need to clarify that Kanu was charged on 11 count charge…We filed an application challenging the charge and the court struck out 8 of the charges.
“We have resolved the issue of jumping bail…Kanu was abducted in Kenya in July and was tortured.
“Nnamdi Kanu is undergoing political trial. There is nothing wrong with anybody saying he wants Freedom,” he said.
