Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is currently facing challenges, has requested the Federal High Court to reinstate the bail that was previously granted to him. He emphasized that he did not violate the terms of his bail, contrary to the court’s ruling leading to its revocation.
In April 25, 2017, the Abuja Federal High Court initially granted bail to Kanu, but later revoked it and issued a bench warrant for his arrest, alleging bail jumping. Kanu refuted this claim, asserting that he left Nigeria when security forces attacked his home in Afaraukwu, Abia State, for his safety.
Kanu’s principal lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, filed a motion before the Abuja Federal High Court, arguing for the reversal of the bail revocation due to misrepresentation. The motion highlighted Kanu’s circumstances, including being kidnapped in Kenya and brought back to Nigeria, and the Supreme Court’s ruling (SC/CR/1361/2022) questioning the initial bail revocation.
The motion further argued that Kanu’s bail should be reinstated in the interest of justice, citing the Supreme Court’s determination that the initial bail revocation was unjustified because Kanu fled to safeguard his life.
Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the brother of IPOB’s leader, submitted an affidavit supporting the motion for the restoration of Kanu’s bail.
