No Hope In Sight Over Release Of IPOB Leader: Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Continues – Malami

The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, Wednesday, insisted that the trial of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu continues Thursday, December 2.

Kanu is facing charges bordering on terrorism and treason at the Federal High Court, Abuja and is currently in the custody of the State Security Services (SSS).

Igbo elders under the aegis of Highly Respected Igbo Greats, led by First Republic parliamentarian and Minister of Aviation, Mbazulike Amaechi, had besieged the presidential villa, Abuja, on November 19, pleading with President Muhammadu Buhari to consider a political solution in Kanu’s case. The president promised to consider their demand though it was heavy.

But Malami while a guest on Channels Television programme ‘ Politics Today’ said there was no settlement on the table for the IPOB leader for now.

He asserted that Kanu can only be pardoned after he may have been convicted.

“Pardon is a function of conviction in the Nigerian context and as far as I know, Nnamdi Kanu has not been convicted yet.

“So, the idea of pardoning him is premature, against the background of the fact that the trial associated with him has not been concluded. But one thing that I can tell you clearly is that he is standing trial and the trial continues as at today,” the AGF said.