A landmark judgment in Enugu compels Southeast governors to pay Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, a sum of N8 billion as compensation for violating his fundamental human rights. The ruling also calls for official apologies and a public statement of regret to be published in three national dailies.
Enugu High Court has directed the Southeast governors to pay Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a substantial compensation of N8 billion. This ruling was made in acknowledgment of the infringement on Kanu's fundamental human rights.
The judgment, delivered by Justice A.O. Onovo, was rendered in response to Kanu's appeal against the proscription of IPOB. Kanu, represented by his Special Counsel Aloy Ejimakor, had brought a case against the Southeast governors and the Federal Government in the Enugu High Court in 2017, alleging the proscription of IPOB and violation of his fundamental rights.
The presiding judge further ordered the Southeast governors to issue a formal apology to Kanu and ensure its publication in three national newspapers.
A statement released by Ejimakor, titled 'Mazi Nnamdi Kanu/IPOB wins landmark victory against proscription of IPOB,' outlined the comprehensive relief granted by the High Court. This included declarations regarding the legality of actions leading to IPOB's proscription and a recognition that self-determination is not a crime.
The court also mandated the payment of N8 billion in damages to Kanu for the various forms of suffering he endured due to the infringements on his fundamental rights.
This judgment stands as a significant legal milestone in the ongoing discourse surrounding IPOB and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
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