The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to the alleged incriminating evidence the Nigerian government presented at the Federal High Court in Abuja against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
IPOB said the items presented show that the Nigerian government has no evidence to support its accusations against Kanu.
The group said no bombs, guns, grenades, or attack plans were found or presented against Kanu.
Kanu is currently facing charges bordering on terrorism before the court presided over by Justice James Omotosho.
During today’s proceedings, the prosecution presented its witness to testify against Kanu.
Some items—such as four boxes containing Kanu’s personal belongings, wristwatches, a microphone, a transmitter, cables, Arabian perfumes purchased for his mother and mother-in-law, a brown shoe, laptops, chargers, and phones—were also presented in court.
Dismissing the items presented, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, in a statement said: “The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) wish to address the global community following the court proceedings today at the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Omotosho, in the trial of our leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“Today, the prosecution presented what they claimed to be ‘incriminating evidence’ against Mazi Kanu, a British citizen and the leader of IPOB, to justify their long-standing persecution of him and the proscription of our movement. To the shock and dismay of all present, including international observers, the so-called evidence consisted of four boxes containing Mazi Kanu’s personal belongings: wristwatches, a microphone, a DJ mixer (falsely labeled a transmitter), cables, Arabian perfumes purchased for his mother and mother-in-law, a brown shoe, laptops, chargers, and phones. No bombs, guns, grenades, or attack plans were found—because none exist. This revelation lays bare the truth: there is no evidence to support the grave accusations leveled against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
“The items presented in court are not weapons of terrorism but ordinary possessions of a man who has consistently and openly declared his mission as a freedom fighter dedicated to the liberation of his people through peaceful means, including a referendum. Since his arrest in October 2015, Mazi Kanu has boldly and unapologetically stated his God-given purpose—to alleviate the suffering of the Igbo race and other ethnic groups in Biafraland.
“His resolve was reiterated even under duress, as evidenced in the interrogation videos we urge the Nigerian government to release for public scrutiny.
“We commend the presence of representatives from the United Kingdom government in court today, witnessing firsthand the baseless nature of the charges against their citizen. We also express our profound gratitude to Mazi Kanu’s new defense team, fortified with some of the finest legal minds, for their unwavering commitment to truth and justice.
“With the utmost humility, IPOB calls on the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Kingdom to end this charade masquerading as a trial. The persecution of Mazi Kanu and IPOB, which has led to the loss of countless lives, including his parents, must cease. We do not seek to humiliate any party but to affirm that IPOB’s mission is rooted in the pursuit of dignity, freedom, and a better life for Biafrans, the black race, and Africa as a whole.
“The absence of any incriminating evidence today underscores what we have always maintained: Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not a terrorist but a noble advocate for the oppressed. We urge all stakeholders to recognise this truth and work toward a just resolution. Let us build a future where the aspirations of all peoples are respected, and the dignity of existence is upheld for everyone.”;
