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The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday called on the Nigerian Government to stop the ethnic persecution of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB described Kanu’s continuous illegal trial as political and ethnic persecution because the Appeal Court judgement that discharged him is still subsisting. The spokesman of IPOB, Emma Powerful, insisted that the Nigerian
Hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s ethnic persecution – IPOB charges Nigerian govt
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Monday called on the Nigerian Government to stop the ethnic persecution of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
IPOB described Kanu’s continuous illegal trial as political and ethnic persecution because the Appeal Court judgement that discharged him is still subsisting.
The spokesman of IPOB, Emma Powerful, insisted that the Nigerian Government lacked the prosecutory powers against Kanu following the subsisting judgement of the Appeal Court.
A statement by Powerful reads partly: “The Noble family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) led by the great leader Mazi Nnamdi Okwu Kanu hereby bring the attention of the public that the Nigeria Government will continue the kangaroo persecution of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in another court sitting tomorrow 24th September 2024.
“The continuous illegal Court trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is nothing but political and ethnic persecution and ethnic because the Appeal Court judgement that discharged him is still subsisting.
“The Nigerian Government lacks prosecutory powers against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu per the subsisting judgement of the Appeal Court. Moreso, the Nigerian Government is in violation of International laws for the kidnapping and rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu from Kenya to Nigeria.
“Even the Supreme Court of Nigeria condemned his kidnap and rendition from Kenya to Nigeria. But for fear of the threat from a lawless and rascal executive government, the Supreme Court Judges were afraid to affirm the courageous judgement of the Appeal Court.
“However, their condemnation of the kidnapping and rendition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is enough evidence that the Nigerian Government is lawless and in violation of international laws. Let it be known to the Nigerian Government and their judicial accomplices that so long as IPOB is concerned our leader is being illegally detained and persecuted for a peaceful Biafra self-determination which struggles in line with the UN laws and African and People’s Rights Chatter.
“IPOB worldwide is bringing to the attention of the public and the International Community that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu did not commit any crime known to law both locally and internationally. This position of the law has been affirmed by the Appeal Court of Nigeria who dismissed all frivolous charges against him and ordered his unconditional release and compensation.
“Hence, his continuous court arraignment is a political and ethnic persecution by the ethnic bigotry Government of Nigeria. Irrespective of all the National and Intercontinental Court judgements in his favour, the lawless Nigerian Government has refused to release him. Even when his health is deteriorating in the illegal solitary confinement of DSS, the Nigerian Government is adamant about releasing him as the Courts have said.
“The Nigerian Government sponsored violent criminals in the South East to invent evidence to be used against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in the kangaroo persecution. IPOB will not allow their evil plot to happen.”
Hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s ethnic persecution – IPOB charges Nigerian govt
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Equity investors trod cautiously Monday as they struggled to build on recent equity gains, with debate swirling around how big an expected US interest rate cut will be this week, while sentiment was being dragged by worries about the Chinese economy. The yen strengthened to less than 140 to the dollar for the first time
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned developers against building on waterways, saying this has been the most identifiable snag sabotaging government’s efforts to tame flooding. Oyebanji gave the warning in Ado Ekiti on Sunday while inspecting some sections of the capital city and suburbs ravaged by flood. The areas visited by the governor include
Flooding: Oyebanji warns against building on waterways, blocking of drainages
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned developers against building on waterways, saying this has been the most identifiable snag sabotaging government’s efforts to tame flooding.
Oyebanji gave the warning in Ado Ekiti on Sunday while inspecting some sections of the capital city and suburbs ravaged by flood.
The areas visited by the governor include Osekita area of the Ekiti State University, where some hostels were overran by water. He donated food palliatives to students who lost valuable materials to the occurrence.
Addressing the victims, Oyebanji, represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, urged residents to desist from actions that could sabotage the flood-control measures being devised by the state government.
He sympathised with the victims, who are predominantly students, and reminded the residents that indiscriminate blocking of drainages and building of structures on waterways are sabotaging government’s efforts against flooding.
Expressing grief over the incident, Oyebanji said some of the issues causing flooding in Ekiti State can be prevented. He frowned at laxity on the part of the citizens who often dropped refuse inside canals and drainages.
“Let me on behalf of Governor Biodun Oyebanji sympathise with you on this incidence. You can all bear witness to the huge investment this government has made to control flooding.
“As sad as this situation is, we thank God that no life was lost, that is the most important thing to us as a government.
“In the last two years, we have dredged and channelised places like Elemi and Ureje rivers that crossed some parts of Ado Ekiti. We have also channelised the Agric Olope area , where cases of flooding had been reported.
“We are assuring you that the government will come to your rescue. We have been helping victims of flooding, rainstorm and fire incidences. Just recently, the government spent over N58m for the victims of rainstorm and fire disasters, so we will not abandon you in this critical situation.”
The governor said the officials of National Emergency Management Agency and Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency will visit all the affected areas for proper enumeration and documentation to guide the government on the best way to bring respite to the victims.
Flooding: Oyebanji warns against building on waterways, blocking of drainages