Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled IPOB leader, expressed that he cannot face trial in Nigeria because, as per the Nigerian constitution, any court that prosecutes him is engaging in an act of terrorism.
He argued that any effort to bring him to trial would violate the Terrorism Prohibition and Prevention Act and international laws. Kanu made these statements following the dismissal of his recent bail application and his plea to be transferred from DSS custody to House arrest by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court on May 20.
Kanu, visibly furious, informed the court that he could not face trial in Nigeria due to the Supreme Court’s ruling on his unlawful extradition from Kenya.
He emphasized that the Supreme Court had already addressed his case, stating, “Anything you do against this is an act of terrorism.” Quoting Section 2, Subsection 3(f) of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, he argued that anyone or any court attempting to prosecute him is considered a terrorist. Kanu asserted, “The Terrorism Prohibition and Prevention Act clearly states that I cannot be prosecuted in Nigeria.
That is the law of Nigeria. Anyone attempting to try me is deemed a terrorist according to the law. It’s not my statement; it’s the law. Section 2, Subsection 3(f) of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act explicitly states this. Any court proceeding with my trial is committing an act of terrorism.”
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Nnamdi Kanu, the embattled IPOB leader, expressed that he cannot face trial in Nigeria because, as per the Nigerian constitution, any court that prosecutes him is engaging in an act of terrorism.
He argued that any effort to bring him to trial would violate the Terrorism Prohibition and Prevention Act and international laws. Kanu made these statements following the dismissal of his recent bail application and his plea to be transferred from DSS custody to House arrest by Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court on May 20.
Kanu, visibly furious, informed the court that he could not face trial in Nigeria due to the Supreme Court’s ruling on his unlawful extradition from Kenya.
He emphasized that the Supreme Court had already addressed his case, stating, “Anything you do against this is an act of terrorism.” Quoting Section 2, Subsection 3(f) of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, he argued that anyone or any court attempting to prosecute him is considered a terrorist. Kanu asserted, “The Terrorism Prohibition and Prevention Act clearly states that I cannot be prosecuted in Nigeria.
That is the law of Nigeria. Anyone attempting to try me is deemed a terrorist according to the law. It’s not my statement; it’s the law. Section 2, Subsection 3(f) of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act explicitly states this. Any court proceeding with my trial is committing an act of terrorism.”
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