Nnamdi Kanu Vs FG: IPOB Leader Demands Immediate Release & ₦100 Billion Compensation!

Kanu Seeks Justice Over Alleged Rights Violations

Through his legal team, led by Special Counsel Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu has urged the court and Nigerian authorities to adhere to constitutional provisions and due process in handling his case.

First Lawsuit: Demand for Unconditional Release & Compensation

In Suit No. CV/875/25, Kanu is seeking his immediate and unconditional release from detention, along with the dismissal of his ongoing trial in Charge No. FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015. His legal team argues that the trial violates Section 36(1) & (4) of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair hearing and trial within a reasonable time.

Additionally, Kanu is demanding a public apology from the Nigerian government for the alleged violation of his fundamental rights. He is also seeking ₦100 billion in damages for the physical, mental, and emotional distress caused by his prolonged detention and legal battles.

Second Lawsuit: Call for Trial Transfer to the South-East

In Suit No. M/3224/2025, Kanu is seeking a writ of mandamus compelling Nigerian authorities to follow due legal process in his trial. Specifically, he is demanding that his case be transferred to the South-East, arguing that it should have been filed there from the outset.

Kanu’s legal team asserts that these lawsuits stem from repeated constitutional breaches following Justice Binta Murtala-Nyako’s recusal on September 24, 2024. They highlight key concerns, including:

• The failure to reassign the case to another judge.
• The reversal of the recusal decision and reassignment of the case to the same judge.
• The refusal to consider transferring the trial to the South-East.
• Lengthy delays that have kept Kanu in detention for nearly four years without resolution.

His legal team insists that these actions constitute a miscarriage of justice and a violation of Kanu’s fundamental rights.