IPOB threatens 2027 election boycott over delay In Kanu’s case
The Indigenous People of Biafra has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate listing and hearing of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu’s appeal or face a boycott of the 2027 general election across the South-East and other parts of “Biafraland.” The ultimatum was issued in a press statement released on Tuesday Read More:…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has given the Nigerian government 14 days to promptly list and hear the appeal of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu. If the government fails to comply, IPOB plans to boycott the 2027 general election in South-East and other parts of "Biafraland." This ultimatum was issued in a press statement by IPOB's spokesman, Emma Powerful, who stated it followed concerns raised by Kanu's family about the delay in hearing his appeal against his conviction and life sentence.
Kanu had written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the President of the Court of Appeal, demanding immediate action on his pending cases. Powerful accused the Federal Government of evading the court after swiftly securing Kanu's conviction, warning that the group would mobilize for a boycott if no action was taken. The group questioned Nigeria's adherence to the law, citing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Kanu's discharge and acquittal by the Court of Appeal, and demanding answers to questions regarding the legal basis of his conviction and detention.
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