The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed his conviction and life sentence.
His lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, made this known via a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday.
He said, “The mother of all appeals has been filed, as MAZI NNAMDI KANU personally appeals against his conviction/sentence today, the 4th of February 2025.”
Recall that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sentenced the pro-Biafra leader to life imprisonment.
Nnamdi Kanu appeals life sentence
The appeal is expected to challenge both the legal process that led to Kanu’s conviction and the severity of the life sentence imposed on him. While full details of the grounds of appeal have not yet been made public, his legal team has consistently argued that his trial violated constitutional provisions, including issues surrounding jurisdiction, due process, and his extraordinary rendition back to Nigeria.
Supporters of the IPOB leader have since reacted to the development, describing the appeal as a critical step toward securing justice and reopening legal scrutiny of the case. Advocacy groups and observers have also renewed calls for transparency and adherence to the rule of law as the appellate court prepares to review the matter.
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Kanu’s appeal now shifts the case to a higher court, where judges will examine the records of the trial and determine whether the conviction and sentence should be upheld, reduced, or overturned. The outcome of the appeal is likely to have significant legal and political implications, both for the pro-Biafra movement and Nigeria’s justice system at large.
