‘Charade!’ – Kanu’s Lawyers Blast Prison Transfer Hearing

The legal team representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has described proceedings on his request for transfer from Sokoto prison as a “charade,” alleging procedural irregularities and lack of fairness.

The lawyers made the claim after a court session where arguments were heard on Kanu’s application seeking a transfer to a facility closer to his legal team and family. They argued that the hearing failed to adequately address the substance of their motion.

According to the defence, Kanu’s continued detention in a distant facility hampers his right to fair hearing and access to counsel. They maintained that the transfer request was grounded in both legal and humanitarian considerations.

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The prosecution, however, opposed the application, insisting that security concerns justified the current detention arrangement. Government lawyers argued that prison authorities have the discretion to determine where inmates are held.

Kanu’s legal team accused the authorities of using security as a blanket excuse while disregarding court orders and due process. They vowed to pursue all legal avenues to challenge what they described as unjust treatment.

Supporters of Kanu have continued to call for adherence to the rule of law, while urging the judiciary to act independently. The case remains a focal point in ongoing debates over justice, security, and human rights.

The court adjourned the matter to a later date, leaving the transfer request unresolved.