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Nnamdi Kanu’s Re-arrest: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Finally Breaks Silence, Demands Fair Trial

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The Igbo Apex Sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lend its voice regarding the re-arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, and demanded for a fair trial for detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who was extradited to Nigeria under suspicion circumstances, Njenje Media News reports.

Ohanaeze, which is speaking for the first time since re-arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, said it was not averse to his trial.

In a communiqué made available to Njenje Media News today, Sunday morning after its national executive committee (NEC) meeting, the body said it had constituted a legal team led by National Legal Adviser of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and eminent Igbo Leaders to monitor the legal proceedings.

This, it said, is to ensure fair trial for the IPOB leader.

The communiqué signed by its spokesman, Alex Ogbonnia, added that Ohanaeze identifies with grievances of Igbo youths on the marginalisation and menace of herdsmen among others in the region.

The six-point resolution reads: “That Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has observed with keen interest the recent re-arraignment and consequent trial of our son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

“That, in as much as Ohanaeze Ndigbo is not averse to his trial, we however submit that he should be tried within the ambit of the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and in line with global best practices”.

The communiqué also disclosed that Ohanaeze strongly supports the stand taken by the Southern Governors Forum on anti-open grazing, restructuring, rotation of the President of Nigeria to the South in 2023, and the proposed 5% share of the Petroleum Industries Bill (PIB) for the host communities.

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“That we identify with the Igbo youths in their grievances with respect to Igbo marginalisation, the menace of the Fulani herdsmen, etc, however, we do not support the use of any form of violence to redress the relative deprivation and prevailing inequality and injustice across the country.”

Ohanaeze, however, appealed to the Igbo youths to be law-abiding and allow their leaders and stakeholders address those collective grievances through meaningful dialogue and negotiations.

It further enjoined Ndigbo, especially the youths, to take the ongoing voters’ registration exercise seriously, adding that “this is the only means that guarantees effective participation in Nigerian politics and a sine qua non to achieve our goals and aspirations in the Nigerian project.”

Below is the full communique:

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC) MEETING, OF OHANAEZE NDIGBO WORLDWIDE HELD ON SATURDAY, 10TH DAY OF JULY, 2021 AT THE OHANAEZE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT, N0. 7 PARK AVENUE , GRA, ENUGU.

At the meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze NdigboWorldwide, held on Saturday, 10th day of July,2021 at Enugu, current local and national issues were discussed:a. That Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has observed with keen interest the recent re-arraignment and consequent trial of our son, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

 b. That in as much as Ohanaeze Ndigbo is not averse to the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, we however submit that he should be  tried within the ambits of the laws of the FederalRepublic of Nigeria  and in line with global best practices.

 c. That as part of our avowed determination to ensure the fair trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu , we have constituted a legal team led by theNational Legal Adviser of Ohanaeze NdigboWorldwide and eminent Igbo Leaders  to monitor  the legal proceedings, throughout the trial. 

 d. That we strongly support the stand taken by the  Southern Governors Forum on anti-open grazing, restructuring, rotation of thePresident of Nigeria to the South in 2023,and the proposed 5% share of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) for the host communities. 

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 e. That we identify with the Igbo youths in their grievances with respect to Igbo marginalization, however we do not support use of any form of violence to redress the relative deprivation and prevailing inequality and injustice across the country. We urge the youths to be law abiding and sheath their sword as the South East leaders and stakeholders address these our collective grievances through meaningful dialogue and negotiations. 

f. That we therefore urge Ndigbo particularly the youths to take the ongoing voters’ registration exercise seriously, as this is the only means that guarantees effective participation in Nigerian politics and a sine qua non to achieving our goals and aspirations in the Nigeria project.

Hon. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia

National Publicity Secretary


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