The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that the charges against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, can only be determined by the court.
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja, Fagbemi emphasized that Kanu’s situation is distinct from that of Omoyele Sowore, whose charges were withdrawn by the Federal government. He noted that Kanu’s offense is severe and his detention is in accordance with the law.
Fagbemi stressed that since the matter is already before a court of law, it’s best to let the court proceed with the case. He drew a distinction between Sowore and Kanu, saying, “The matter is still in court, let’s wait for the court. Sowore and Kanu are not the same. When it comes to the first one, I didn’t have difficulty saying, ‘go.’ But I have difficulty with the second one.”
This statement comes after the court rejected Kanu’s fresh bail application and request to be moved from the Department of State Services custody to a prison service or house arrest during the last sitting on May 20. The Federal government had filed charges against Kanu for treasonable felony, and the case is ongoing.