Nnamdi Kanu: FG Welcomes Ohanaeze Monitoring Group

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,
Abubakar Malami,SAN has welcomed the formation of a Legal team by
Ohanaeze Ndigbo to monitor the proceedings at the trial of the
self-acclaimed IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu which is in line with the
doctrine of the right of fair hearing rooted in Section 36 of the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Inherent in the position of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo on the matter
was the demonstration of their recognition of belonging to Nigeria
and succumbing to the rule of law while maintaining their stance
that they were not averse to the trial of Nnamdi Kanu.

In a similar vein the group showed a mature departure from the
mindset of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra when Ohanaeze
said they “do not support the use of any form of violence” while
channeling concerns and presenting demands.

By urging the youths to be law-abiding and sheath their sword as
well as asking them to try to obtain voter’s card to enable them
contribute to national development, the position of Ohanaeze
becomes glaringly constitutional and commendable.

Let it be made abundantly clear that President Muhammadu
Buhari-led Federal Government respects the rule of law and does not
advocate for the breach of law. Hence, with or without the
so-called monitoring group, justice will be adequately served to
Nnamdi Kanu in compliance with the enshrined provisions of the
law.

It is hoped that the unnecessary legal monitoring group will
come with open-mind and guided by nothing but the rule of law in
the process so as to convey the judgment of the Court as may
eventually be delivered to their people in various languages and
dialects of the members of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo communities and the
entire Nigerians.

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,
Abubakar Malami,SAN has welcomed the formation of a Legal team by
Ohanaeze Ndigbo to monitor the proceedings at the trial of the
self-acclaimed IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu which is in line with the
doctrine of the right of fair hearing rooted in Section 36 of the
Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Inherent in the position of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo on the matter
was the demonstration of their recognition of belonging to Nigeria
and succumbing to the rule of law while maintaining their stance
that they were not averse to the trial of Nnamdi Kanu.

In a similar vein the group showed a mature departure from the
mindset of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra when Ohanaeze
said they “do not support the use of any form of violence” while
channeling concerns and presenting demands.

By urging the youths to be law-abiding and sheath their sword as
well as asking them to try to obtain voter’s card to enable them
contribute to national development, the position of Ohanaeze
becomes glaringly constitutional and commendable.

Let it be made abundantly clear that President Muhammadu
Buhari-led Federal Government respects the rule of law and does not
advocate for the breach of law. Hence, with or without the
so-called monitoring group, justice will be adequately served to
Nnamdi Kanu in compliance with the enshrined provisions of the
law.

It is hoped that the unnecessary legal monitoring group will
come with open-mind and guided by nothing but the rule of law in
the process so as to convey the judgment of the Court as may
eventually be delivered to their people in various languages and
dialects of the members of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo communities and the
entire Nigerians.