Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Warns Conviction May Sway 2027 Elections, Raises Concerns Over Rights Nnamdi Kanu’s legal consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, warns that dissatisfaction across the South-East over Kanu’s conviction could influence the 2027 general elections if not addressed. He highlighted challenges with Kanu’s transfer from Abuja to Sokoto, limiting access to courts and legal support, potentially infringing his constitutional right to a fair hearing under Section 36. Ejimakor stressed that post-judgment processes and appeals require immediate action, with public sentiment in the region signaling growing political unrest tied to the IPOB leader’s case. #NnamdiKanu #IPOB #2027Elections

My Statement on Today’s Court Proceedings Regarding the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest Earlier today, alongside my legal team led by Marshal D. F. Abubakar, I addressed the progress of our civil lawsuit arising from my illegal arrest, trial, and unlawful detention at Kuje Prison following the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest of October 20, 2025. This lawsuit seeks a public apology, financial compensation, and enforcement actions against the illegally appointed Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Nigeria Police Force, and the Minister of Justice/Attorney General of the Federation for their unlawful actions. At today’s court sitting, the Nigeria Police Force neither appeared nor was represented by counsel. The presiding judge, Justice Umar, formally noted their absence and ruled that the case is ready to proceed to the next stage. At the next adjourned date, we will adopt our written submissions, after which the court will fix a definite date for judgment. We remain firm and committed to demanding justice and accountability for the unlawful treatment of peaceful protesters during that historic protest. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow #JusticeForProtesters #RuleOfLaw #EndPoliceAbuse #HumanRights #Accountability #NigeriaJustice #PeacefulProtest

Illegal Arrest: Court Tell Make Dem Serve IGP, AGF for Sowore N1.2bn Human Rights Case Federal High Court for Abuja don order make hearing notice reach Police IG, Kayode Egbetokun, and Attorney-General, Lateef Fagbemi, for human rights case wey activist Omoyele Sowore file. Sowore dey demand ₦1.2 billion, accuse police of illegal arrest, detention and assault. The matter start after police rearrest am for Kuje Magistrate Court on October 23, 2025, just after dem grant am bail, because of im involvement for #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. Sowore talk say im arrest over peaceful protest break im rights to freedom, movement and human dignity under Nigerian Constitution. Justice Umar order make dem properly serve the defendants and adjourn case till March 10, 2026 for hearing. Sowore lawyer, Abubakar Marshal, complain say none of the defendants show for court, accuse police of acting with impunity. Marshal insist say protest na legal right, say person wey no commit crime no suppose face arrest or detention. The suit seek ₦1bn punitive damages, ₦200m extra damages, public apology and retraction, stressing say the case no be only for Sowore but to protect Nigerians’ right to peaceful protest.

Deji Adeyanju Condemns Hypocrisy Over Nnamdi Kanu Rendition, Fubara Suspension and U.S. Abduction of Maduro Nigerian human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju criticized what he called selective outrage among some Nigerians regarding international law and due process. He condemned the U.S. extraordinary rendition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, stressing that illegal actions cannot be justified regardless of the target’s record of human rights abuses. Adeyanju highlighted the inconsistency of Nigerians who previously praised the unlawful rendition of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya and supported the unconstitutional removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, yet now condemn similar actions by the U.S. He emphasized that due process and respect for international law must apply universally, warning that justifying illegal actions based on political convenience undermines justice and global law. #DejiAdeyanju #Maduro #NnamdiKanu #Fubara #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #DueProcess #NigeriaNews #SelectiveOutrage

BREAKING: Sowore, Ejimakor, Others’ #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Trial Stalled At Kuje Court As Police Admit Unpreparedness The trial of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Special Counsel Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and 12 other activists over their participation in the October 2025 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest was stalled at the Kuje Magistrate Court, Abuja, after the Nigeria Police Force admitted it was unprepared to proceed. The defendants, previously remanded in Kuje Prison, appeared in court on December 15, 2025, only for the case to be adjourned due to the absence of witnesses and evidence from the prosecution. The development has reignited public debate over the criminalisation of peaceful protests and the shrinking space for dissent in Nigeria.

Sowore, Ejimakor Return to Kuje Court as Trial Over October #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest Resumes Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s counsel Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and other protesters have returned to the Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja as proceedings resume over their arrest during the October 2025 #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. The defendants were previously remanded and charged with unlawful assembly and disturbing public peace after a peaceful demonstration in Abuja. Speaking at the court, Ejimakor described the trial as a test of Nigerians’ right to protest and freedom to disagree with government actions.

Judicial Fumble: Nigerian Court Convicts Nnamdi Kanu Under Repealed Law A Federal High Court judgment against Nnamdi Kanu has sparked controversy after Justice J.K. Omotosho convicted him under a law repealed in 2022. Legal experts argue that the ruling violated fundamental principles of criminal jurisdiction, which require a law to be in force both when the alleged conduct occurs and at the time of trial. Critics claim the court misapplied Section 98(3) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, effectively resurrecting a dead law to secure a predetermined conviction. The case raises serious questions about judicial overreach and adherence to the rule of law in Nigeria. --- #NnamdiKanu #JudicialControversy #RuleOfLaw

Nnamdi Kanu’s 2025 Sentence Strengthens Rule of Law,” Says Dr. Austin Orette in New Commentary Dr. Austin Orette, a US-based Nigerian scholar, has described Nnamdi Kanu’s 2025 sentencing as a major win for Nigeria’s rule of law, arguing that the judgment brings long-overdue clarity to a politically charged case. In a strongly worded opinion, Orette says avoiding Kanu’s trial only amplified extremism and misinformation, insisting that due process—not political pressure—should dictate outcomes. He criticizes activists who demanded Kanu’s release outside the judicial process and warns that undermining the courts could lead to anarchy, vigilante justice, and loss of public trust. Orette also dismisses claims of political persecution, emphasizing that the court delivered a fair, transparent trial. #RuleOfLaw #NnamdiKanu2025 #NigeriaJudiciary

Otti Visits IPOB Leader Nnamdi Kanu In Sokoto Prison Facility Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has visited the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at a correctional facility in Sokoto State. Governor Otti was accompanied by Kanu’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; the Abia State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna (SAN); and his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma. According to a statement from the governor’s spokesman, officials of the Sokoto State Government were also present during the visit. #AlexOtti #NnamdiKanu #AbiaState #NigeriaNews

Nigeria has a painful way of breaking the spirit of even its most hopeful citizens, turning optimists into pessimists, believers into unbelievers, and patriots into cynics. This old video of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in London captures that tragedy perfectly. In it, he speaks passionately about a Nigeria that could work a country of peace, justice, and security. He genuinely wanted a united and prosperous nation. But the criminals in power would not allow that vision to thrive. They saw unity and truth as threats. When he refused to be silent, they targeted him. His parents, friends, and associates were lost in the struggle; he himself was abducted, vilified, detained perpetually, and now he is undergoing a sham trial under false charges of terrorism. Yet this very video reveals that Nnamdi Kanu never set out to destroy Nigeria; he wanted to save it. But when it became clear that the ruling elite preferred corruption and division over justice and progress, he chose the dream of a free and prosperous Biafra instead. Ironically, the same Boko Haram elements he once denounced have now become kings, emperors, and billionaires, while a man who demanded accountability and national security remains in chains. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow

Sowore Regains Freedom After Four Days in Kuje Prison. Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, has been released after spending four days in detention at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Sowore confirmed his release on Monday through a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, writing: “Leaving Kuje Prison in Abuja after being detained there illegally for four days by @officialABAT illegal IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. #FreeNnamdiKanuNow.” The activist was arrested on October 23 at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he had gone to see the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, during one of his court appearances. His arrest followed a #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest outside the court, which was dispersed by police officers using tear gas and warning sh+ts. The demonstration was organized to demand the unconditional release of Kanu, who has been in detention since 2021. On October 24, the Kuje Magistrate Court granted Sowore and others arrested alongside him bail in the sum of ₦500,000 each. The court, presided over by Abubakar Umar Sai’I’d, also ordered each defendant to submit their National Identification Number (NIN), three-year tax clearance certificate, and passport as part of the bail conditions. Sowore was arraigned alongside Emmanuel Kanu, Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, and Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor. The police accused them of unlawful assembly and disturbance of public peace, alleging they trespassed into restricted areas during the protest. His release marks the end of a four-day detention that began with his arrest on October 23.

Omoyele Sowore and Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer Released After Four Days in Kuje Prison. According to a report by Channels TV, human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and lawyer Aloy Ejimakor, representing Nnamdi Kanu, have been released from Kuje Prison after four days in detention. Their detention followed their appearance at the Kuje Magistrate Court last week in connection with the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in the Federal Capital Territory. On Friday, the court, presided over by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id, granted bail to Sowore, Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel Kanu (Nnamdi Kanu’s brother), and ten others. The defendants had been charged with unlawful assembly and disturbance of public peace. Each was granted N500,000 bail, required two sureties residing in the FCT, valid identification, a three-year tax clearance, and the surrender of their passports. Following their release on Monday, Ejimakor described the detention experience as “traumatic and inhumane,” criticizing the police for the excessive use of force during and after the protest. He noted that officers deployed tear gas directly at protesters and engaged in aggressive conduct even after control had been established. Ejimakor clarified that the protest targeted the presidency and the perceived unjust prosecution of Nnamdi Kanu, rather than the judiciary. He argued that any withdrawal of the case by the presidency or attorney general would leave the court with no basis to proceed.

Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor Collapses In Kuje Prison. Aloy Ejimakor, Special Counsel to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has collapsed while in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. This development is happening barely 24 hours after the presiding magistrate, Abubakar Umar Sai’id, allegedly refused to sign his bail bond for release. Ejimakor was said to have slumped after complaining of weakness and difficulty standing. Prison medical staff rushed to attend to him. His condition is believed to be getting worse, and authorities are considering transferring him to a hospital for urgent care. Ejimakor is among 13 individuals arrested earlier in the week during the “#FreeNnamdiKanuNow” protest. Those arrested also include Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu. They were reportedly tear-gassed, beaten, and taken into custody before being moved to the notorious SARS detention facility known as “Abattoir”. On Tuesday, they were taken to the Kuje Magistrate Court without their legal team present. The magistrate ordered their remand, and despite granting bail the following day, he allegedly disappeared without endorsing the bail documents. Human rights activists have since raised concerns over the treatment of the lawyer and others arrested, accusing security agencies of intimidation and abuse of power. However, lawyers and supporters are demanding immediate medical attention and full respect for their legal rights.

Court Grants Sowore, Nnamdi Kanu’s Lawyer, and 11 Others Bail. A Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, Abuja, on Friday granted bail to publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore; Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the legal team representing detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu; his brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; and ten others, in the sum of ₦500,000 each, with two sureties in like sum. The thirteen defendants were arrested and arraigned before the court on charges of inciting public disturbance and breach of peace following the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on October 20 in Abuja. While Ejimakor, Emmanuel Kanu, and the ten others were arrested during the protest and remanded at the Kuje Correctional Facility, Sowore was later apprehended on October 23 at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he had gone to show solidarity during Kanu’s terrorism trial. The court, after hearing the bail applications, granted all thirteen defendants temporary freedom pending further proceedings.

Sowore’s Arrest Inside Courtroom Is An Open Assault On Democracy – Atiku. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate release of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, who was arrested in Abuja. Sowore was taken into custody by security officers at the Federal High Court in Abuja after meeting with detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. His arrest came just days after he organised a nationwide protest tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow on October 20, calling for Kanu’s unconditional release. The protest was disrupted by security agents who used teargas to scatter demonstrators. Several participants, including Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother, Emmanuel Kanu, were detained alongside others. Sowore, who initially escaped, was later arrested at the court on October 23. Reacting to the incident, Atiku, in a tweet, condemned Sowore’s arrest, describing it as a shameful attack on democracy and the rule of law. He said the move shows the government’s growing intolerance toward opposing views. He called on the authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Sowore and other detained protesters, stressing that citizens have the constitutional right to protest peacefully.

"We arrested Sowore in the spirit of fair play"— Police PRO Hundeyin reveals. The Nigeria Police Force has explained the reason behind the arrest of human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, stating that he was detained for allegedly violating a court order banning the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed on Thursday that Sowore was apprehended at the Federal High Court, Abuja, where he had reportedly led the protest calling for the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to Hundeyin, 14 persons have so far been arrested in connection with the protest. He said Sowore’s name was mentioned by earlier detainees as the leader of the demonstration, prompting his arrest. “He was arrested in contravention of a court order. If we charge some protesters to court and leave the person who led them, that would be unfair. In the spirit of fair play and justice, Sowore was arrested today,” Hundeyin said. The police spokesman added that the activist would not be held for long and would be arraigned in court immediately, possibly within the same day. Sowore, who previously spearheaded the #RevolutionNow movement, was said to have fled the scene on Monday when other protesters were taken into custody.

Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Lawyer to remain in Prison as Police stall Bail Hearing. The bail hearing for the lawyer to detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, and his brother, Emmanuel “Fineboy” Kanu, was on Wednesday stalled at the Kuje Magistrate Court following the failure of the Nigeria Police Force to appear or file a counter affidavit. The matter, which came up before Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’I’d, was expected to determine the bail request filed on behalf of the two men and another person arrested during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in Abuja earlier this week. However, proceedings could not go on as planned after the police failed to file their response to the bail motion or attend the session. It was gathered that Barrister Maxwell Opara, counsel to the defendants, approached the court registrar to inquire about the delay, only to be informed that the motion for bail was not listed for hearing. Magistrate Sai’I’d, who had previously assured that the application would be given prompt attention once the police were properly served, stated that his hands were tied due to the procedural lapses caused by the police’s absence and failure to respond. According to court sources, the police initially evaded service of the bail motion before eventually acknowledging receipt. The Magistrate had at the last sitting directed that the process be fast-tracked to ensure fairness to the accused persons, who have been in detention since their arrest. Ejimakor, a well-known legal representative for Nnamdi Kanu, and Fineboy Kanu, were arrested alongside others during a peaceful protest in Abuja demanding the release of the IPOB leader, who has been in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since 2021. The protest, tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was reportedly disrupted by security operatives, leading to several arrests.

Court remands Nnamdi Kanu’s Brother, Ejimakor, others in Kuje Prison. A magistrate court sitting in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has ordered the remand of Prince Emmanuel Kanu, brother to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, alongside his legal counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor. Their remand followed their participation in the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest, which took place on Monday in Abuja. Confirming the development, Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, Kanuta Kanu, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the court session on Tuesday, described the action as a “conspiracy among the executive, legislature, and judiciary to frustrate Kanu’s trial scheduled for Thursday.” According to court documents shared by former National Human Rights Commission chairman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, the police arraigned Ejimakor, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and ten others on charges bordering on incitement and breach of public peace. The charge sheet alleged that the accused persons violated a court order by staging a protest that disrupted public movement, obstructed traffic, and chanted songs calling for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, had earlier disclosed on a live television programme that those arrested during the protest would face prosecution after investigation. Both Ejimakor and Kanu’s brother have now been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.

#FreeNnamdiKanu: APC Came To Power Through Protests, Now Scared Of Protests – Wabara Fumes. Former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has called for the immediate release of all protesters arrested in Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanuNow demonstration in Abuja. Speaking via a statement on Tuesday, Wabara condemned the action of some security operatives who fired teargas canisters at peaceful protesters. He urged President Bola Tinubu to call the security operatives to order, describing the intimidation and arrest of peaceful protesters as “a serious dent on Nigeria’s global image.” The elder statesman also frowned at the alleged manhandling of a journalist covering the protest whose camera was reportedly broken by some overzealous security operatives. According to the former Senate President, the arrest of Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, and lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor; among others, will only aggravate the already tensed situation in the South East. Senator Wabara who argued that “it is the fundamental right of citizens to hold peaceful protest”, said the police are required to provide protection for protesters, and not to clamp down on them. Citing the ongoing ‘No King Protest’ involving about 7 million people in the United States of America, “where there are no incidents of molestation or brutality”, Senator Wabara challenged the Nigeria security operatives to learn from their US counterparts. The former Senate President accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC-led, federal government which he said, “is a product of protests”, of using intimidation and brute force against dissenting voices.

Police Deny Shooting Sowore, Others During Protest In Abuja. The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that its operatives fired live bullets at protesters in Abuja during the #FreeNnamdiKanu demonstration led by activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore on Monday. The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said it was only teargas that was fired. He added that people who are not familiar with the sound can mistake the firing of teargas for live ammunition as both make the same popping, explosion-like sound. Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday night, added that the Police only fired tear gas after the protesters refused to leave the areas where the court had already prohibited their demonstrations. “I can say it authoritatively that no live ammunition was fired today. Not a single live ammunition. “It is easy for people who are not familiar with the sound to mistake the firing of teargas for live ammunition. It makes the same popping, explosion-like sound. I can say it on good authority that no live ammunition was shot. “We made it clear that we were going to enforce this court order. We gave enough warning to these people to step back and not go beyond where they were, but they were adamant and they were approaching these areas,” he said. The Force PRO added that the officers acted within the provisions of the law and established procedures to ensure public safety.