Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers warn of legal action after death threat comments
The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has condemned public remarks made by Chigozie Nnabugwu urging the government to kill their client. The lawyers described these comments as unlawful, reckless, and a threat to life, demanding a public retraction and apology from both Nnabugwu and the television station involved. The statement from Kanu’s counsel emphasized that such calls for extrajudicial action violate existing laws and could incite violence. The incident has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many insisting that Kanu’s fate should be determined by the courts.
What we know
- Chigozie Nnabugwu publicly urged the government to kill Nnamdi Kanu during a live broadcast, claiming it would restore normalcy in the South-East.
- Kanu’s legal team, led by Aloy Ejimakor, condemned the remarks as a call for extrajudicial killing and demanded an immediate retraction and apology.
- The lawyers argued that the comments may violate the Cybercrimes Act and could attract criminal liabilities for incitement to violence.
- The media house that aired the remarks was also criticized for platforming inflammatory content and warned of possible regulatory sanctions.
- Social media users widely condemned the call, insisting that Kanu’s case should be resolved lawfully and warning against further agitation if harm comes to him.
