Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has vowed to resist the Court of Appeal’s recent ruling that upheld the proscription of IPOB and its designation as a terrorist organization. In a statement issued after a meeting with his legal team, Kanu declared that the judgment would be vigorously challenged within the law, arguing it did not align with the Nigerian Constitution or relevant statutes.
Kanu criticized the decision, claiming that the proscription order was issued without proper legal procedure, as it was based on an ex parte application by the Federal Government rather than a hearing with notice, as required by law. He also pointed out that the proscription directive was signed by the late Abba Kyari, not the then-President, as the law stipulated.
The IPOB leader further emphasized that the appeal process violated the constitutional principle of fair hearing, as IPOB was not notified or heard before the proscription order was issued. Despite the Court of Appeal’s ruling, Kanu insisted that the matter would be taken to the Supreme Court, which he described as the final arbiter in the case.
Kanu also warned against labeling him or IPOB as terrorists, stating that any such claims would result in swift legal action. He concluded by condemning the ruling as a politically motivated decision that discriminates against the Igbo people, stressing that the case is far from over.