Biafra: Unmerited Deferment Of Kanu's Case By ECOWAS Court, A Disgrace To Africa

May 21, 2017

The incurable sickness (corruption) in Nigeria has like deadly virus burrowed it's way into every region and institutions in Africa, and more so the ECOWAS community court of justice (ECJ), where the last hope of the common man in Africa should be kept alive. The case between the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Buhari-led Nigerian Government has not only exposed the deep rooted evil and corruption in Nigerian judiciary but also the whole of Africa.

It came as a shock on May 18 2017 when the court clerk at the ECOWAS court of justice told Biafra Writers and other members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, who were present on 18th May, 2017, that the case between the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the Nigerian Government was already called up on May 16, 2017 and adjourned till further notice in his absence.

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Note, the ECOWAS court had on April 24 2017 served a notice of deferment of court date, signed by the registrar to the defending counsel led by Ifeanyi Ejiofor, stating that the court date May 16, 2017 have been deferred to May 18, 2017.

The question then is, how can this high esteemed ECOWAS community court of justice, defer a date and still go back to the already cancelled date to call up the case that was deferred to 18th May, 2017? This is the height of deceit and gross judicial misconduct which unfortunately can only happen in black Africa.

To worsen the matter, the ECOWAS court again adjourned the case to October 2017 instead of giving exception to the aggrieved party by giving a closer date so that this case can come to closure? Recall that this case has been in ECOWAS court since March 2016 without any meaningful outcome, despite the glaring evidence indicating that Nnamdi Kanu's right was grossly violated.

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It is so disheartening that in such a high profile case that involves the Biafran leader, the ECOWAS court is exhibiting the highest level of nonchalant attitude. This is a clear indication that African leaders are yet to evolve from uncivilization into civilization.

At this point in time, it is becoming clearer to the world that Biafra is the last hope of not only the Indigenous People of Biafra but black Africanot race as a whole. With Nnamdi Kanu and the Indigenous People of Biafra restoring our beloved nation (Biafra), it will be a new dawn for Africa.


By Chijindu Benjamin Ukah
Published By Nwosu C.S 
For Biafra Writers