The Nigerian government has, however, said it would not release Mr Kanu, despite the court ruling.
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, Thursday, held that the IPOB leader was “extra-ordinarily” rendition to Nigeria and that the action was a flagrant violation of the country’s extradition treaty and also a breach of his fundamental human rights.filed against Mr Kanu by the Nigerian government and ordered his release.
“On the other hand, all the oppressed groups in Nigeria are symbolised in Nnamdi Kanu. Nnamdi Kanu therefore, symbolises the Igbo collective-unconscious,” it said. “Our joy knows no bounds. This is because the South-east of Nigeria used to be the most peaceful geopolitical zone in the country. But, since April 2021 when the Owerri Correctional Centre was overwhelmed by unknown gunmen and over 1800 prison inmates discharged, the South-east has not known peace.
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