Justice Binta pressured to convict me to save son, husband… Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has accused the Judge presiding over his case, Justice Binta Nyako of being pressured to convict him in order to have gain leniency for her culpable husband and son who are currently facing corruption charges.

According to the renowned freedom fighter, Justice Binta’s son and husband are currently facing corruption charges and she’s been told that if she convicts me, they’ll show let off, IPOB leader Nnamdik Kanu alleges.

Hear him: “Justice Binta Nyako’s son and husband are facing corruption charges and she’s been told that if she convicts me, they will be let off. “

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu who accused Justice Binta Nyako, the judge presiding over his trial, of bias, claimed that her son and husband were facing corruption charges and alleging that she has been pressured to convict him in exchange for leniency towards her family.

Kanu made the statement during his court appearance, where he also criticized the Nigerian judiciary, stating, “Poor knowledge of the law is killing Nigeria.”

Kanu argued that his agitation for self-rule is not a crime and cited judgments that he claims to invalidate his trial. He further referenced Supreme Court rules, insisting that Justice Nyako’s handling of the case demonstrates bias, and called for her to recuse herself.

The IPOB leader also reiterated his accusation that the Nigerian government had kidnapped him from Kenya, describing his rendition as a violation of international law and his human rights.

Meanwhile, up until press time, there were no efforts by either the Judge or the Federal government whosever to refute the heavy allegations by the mouth of the Igbo race.

Although the Supreme court had earlier ordered the Federal government of Nigeria to release the leader of IPOB unconditionally, this verdict is yet to be adhered to.

Kanu has been in detention since the year 2019 consequent on his clarion call for the for the restoration of Biafra nation. This call is borne out of the perceived protracted intimation, relegation and victimisation of the Igbo race by the federal government of Nigeria.