The senators said the Appeal Court judgement has provided the leeway for the authorities to walk the talk as ones desirous of preserving Nigeria's unity and respect for her diversity.
The Caucus also advised the federal government against appealing the ruling at the Supreme Court.
Last week, the Court of Appeal in Abuja, struck out the terrorism charges filed against Mr Kanu by the Nigerian government and ordered his release from the custody of theThe Court said the IPOB leader was “extra-ordinarily renditioned” 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.
“The federal government will consider all available options open to us on judgment on rendition while pursuing determination of pre-rendition issues,” Mr Malami said. They said not appealing the matter and resorting to political solutions would enhance the government’s prestige.
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