Full List of Southeast Traditional Leaders Who Stormed Abuja Court, Calling for Nnamdi Kanu's Release

A total of six traditional leaders from the southeast region on Monday, October 24, stormed the Appeal Court Division in Abuja to call for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

Vanguard reports that the monarch of Igbo extraction were all dressed in their regal attires in solidarity with the IPOB leader over his detention by the State Security Services (SSS).

Speaking on their appearance in court, the traditional leaders said that were present to support their son.

The traditional leaders also stayed in court and observed the proceedings in the application filed by the Federal Government seeking a stay on the execution of the Appeal Court judgment that ordered Kanu’s release from detention.

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According to the report, the monarchs were led by HRM Eze (Sir) Innocent Nwaigwe, Secretary of Umuahia North Council of Traditional Rulers.

Other traditional leaders present are:

1. HRM Eze (Sir) Innocent Nwaigwe, Secretary of Umuahia North Council of Traditional Rulers

2. HRM, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, Chairman Ohuhu Council of Traditional Rulers

3. Eze Iheanyichukwu Ezigbo, Chairman Ibeku council

4. Eze Pastor Philip Ajomiwe, Immediate past Chairman of Umuahia North Council

5. Eze Eddy Ibeabuchi, former Chairman of Umuahia North Council

6. Eze Ben Oriaku, Ikwuano LGA.

However, the Court of Appeal has reserved its ruling on the FG's application seeking a stay of execution of the court's judgment acquitting Kanu to a date it said would be communicated to all the parties.

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The federal government had finally dragged the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to the Supreme Court.

Kanu had got a favourable judgement against the federal government when the Court of Appeal discharged him.

The government has, however, filed grounds of appeal against the appellate court verdict and also sought a stay of execution of the judgment.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government on Thursday, October 13, reacted to the Court of Appeal judgement that quashed the terrorism charge it preferred against Kanu.

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, contended that Kanu was merely discharged by the appellate court and not acquitted.

He also said issues that predated Kanu’s rendition from Kenya are yet to be determined by the court, adding that the federal government would exploit the appropriate legal options and also communicate the same to the public.

Source: Legit.ng