Nnamdi Kanu not convicted, doesn’t need pardon – Ejimakor replies Ohanaeze

Aloy Ejimakor, the lead counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday tackled the Ohanaeze Ndigbo sociocultural organization over its call for a “pardon” for the Biafra agitator.

Ejimakor said Ohanaeze can’t demand for Kanu’s pardon because he’s not a convicted felon.

Ohanaeze’s National Vice President, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, had made the call while addressing journalists in Awka on Tuesday, on Nigeria’s independence day.

Okeke-Ogene said Kanu’s release would restore peace, enable the identification of those perpetuating violence, and ultimately put an end to the disturbing sit-at-home practice in the southeast region.

He said: “Our major demand in this year’s Independence Day celebration is for the President to use the joy associated with the day to grant a political pardon to one of our sons and the leader of IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, from DSS detention.”

Faulting his remark, Ejimakor posted on X: “Dear #Ohanaeze Ndigbo, it’s shocking that you’re asking for PARDON for someone who is NOT yet convicted.

“FYI, pardon is for convicted felons and it will never arise in this case because #MNK committed no crime by demanding political justice for his people.”

Nnamdi Kanu not convicted, doesn’t need pardon – Ejimakor replies Ohanaeze