A group from the southeast region of Nigeria, under the umbrella of Igbo National Union Worldwide, INU-W, has demanded a fair trial in the case of terrorism charges leveled against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu by the Federal Government.

The group told the Nigerian Government to set sentiments aside and discard what it termed fabricated evidence against Kanu but be just in the terrorism charges leveled against the embattled IPOB leader.

INU-W made the call through its Admin Secretary, Mazi Austin-Mary Ndukwu, in a press statement he signed and issued to the media recently, condemning what he called unnecessary delay in the case.

“It was a disheartening scenario on 26 September 2025 when the Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Omotosho struck out the ‘no case submission’ brought by the legal team of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to the consternation of people with good conscience all over the world.

By striking out the application of no case submission, the Nigerian Government at the centre and her security agencies had showcased their bias and intent over the trial of MNK who was illegally renditioned from Kenya in June 2021,” he stated.

The INU-W Secretary hinted that it is mind-boggling that while MNK is being prosecuted and persecuted, Sunday Igboho, who was also charged with terrorism, is walking free, and the notorious bandit and terrorist, Bello Turji, wrecking unprecedented havoc in the northern part of the country, is yet to be apprehended.

The group, in the press statement, asserted that the case of Mazi Kanu can be likened to ethnic coloration despite several calls and advice for his unconditional release from the DSS facility.

“The Federal Government should have a rethink and do the needful before this legal shenanigan snowballs into an ill wind that may shake the already shaky unity of the country.

Igbo National Union Worldwide once again urges for a fair and just trial for Kanu since the Nigerian Government has decided he has a case to answer,” the release further stated.

The group, however, enjoined people with good conscience and most especially members of IPOB and Ndigbo in particular to exercise restraint and never allow anyone, group, or association to push, cajole, or pressure them into embarking on any protest, demonstration, or rally against the long legal trial.

“It will be counterproductive and also another ploy to jeopardize the works of MNK’s legal team led by Kanu Agabi, SAN. It could also be another excuse to get at Igbo youths by the security agencies. This time calls for a sober reflection by Ndigbo on who we are, our existence, and survival in Nigeria,” the release added.

Biafra: Igbo national union calls for fair trial over Nnamdi Kanu’s case