The Igbo National Union-Worldwide (INU-W) has appealed to the Federal Government to guarantee fairness in the ongoing trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
In a formal statement signed by its Administrative Secretary, Mazi Austin Mary-Ndukwu, the group emphasized that justice in the case should not merely be carried out, but should also be perceived to be carried out.
The union expressed particular concern over a ruling delivered on September 26, 2025 by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
In that ruling, the judge struck out the “no case submission” filed by Kanu’s team. INU-W stated that the decision has heightened fears of bias and has led many to question whether the trial is being handled impartially.
Citing precedents, INU-W observed that other high-profile cases—including that of Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Igboho, as well as individuals facing terrorism-related charges—appear to have been treated differently under the law.
The union described this inconsistency as deeply troubling and urged that the same legal principles of fairness and due process be applied in Nnamdi Kanu’s case.
Additionally, the group cautioned members of IPOB, the Igbo public, and Nigerians of goodwill to remain composed and to avoid protests or demonstrations that might undermine the efforts of Kanu’s legal team.
According to INU-W, engaging in such actions could be counterproductive and might escalate tensions.
In its appeal, INU-W urged sober reflection among the Igbo people on matters of identity, existence, and survival within the Nigerian federal system, especially during this courtroom struggle.
The union reaffirmed its commitment to a just, transparent trial process for Nnamdi Kanu, stressing that the legitimacy of the trial is crucial not only to the immediate parties but to the broader perception of justice in the country.
