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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Igbo veterans in United States of America under the aegis of American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) and a British businessman, Barry Sutton, have written letters to Justice Binta Nyako, urging her to obey the Supreme Courts judgment in the case Nnamdi Kanu.
In the letters made available to Saturday Sun, AVID in calling for the release of Kanu it described as prisoner of conscience, urged the presiding judge, Justice Nyako to obey the Supreme Court judgment on the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
In it’s letter signed by Dr. Sylvester Onyia, President, and Dr. Godson Obiagwu, Secretary, AVID said the judge’s refusal to comply with the Supreme Court judgment and the lack of
willingness to interpret the constitution fairly are truly embarrassing and humiliating for the judicial system, Nigeria, and the whole world.
“Nnamdi Kanu should have been
taken to a correctional center, not kept in a federal government privately owned detention center where his conversations with his lawyers and family members are always
monitored.
“The judge’s bias will not be looked upon favorably in history. Your actions show that you are following a script.
“Remember that you have no jurisdiction over this case. You have allowed the federal government to bring forth all sorts of charges against him, despite knowing he is innocent”, AVID asserted.
Continuing, the group said, “His (Kanu’s) parents were also subjected to physical, emotional, and mental torture leading to their deaths. Injustice to Mr. Kanu is injustice everywhere.”
In his own letter, Sutton expressesed concern over recent decisions that have been made by the Judge. “It has come to the attention of many that you have refused to obey the judgment of the Supreme Court in a fundamental rights case.
“Your repeated denial to move the accused, Nnamdi Kanu (IPOB leader) to a correctional facility as demanded by the constitution raises serious questions about the principles of justice and fairness that serve as the foundation of Nigeria’s legal system.
“Furthermore, your denial of bail and revocation of bail conditions for the defendant, even in the absence of concrete evidence against Nnamdi Kanu, a fellow UK citizen is alarming.
“The denial of all prayers of the defendant, coupled with the blatant disregard for the rule of law, undermines the very essence of justice that you have sworn to uphold.”
Sutton noted it was troublesome that despite the repeated flouting of court orders by security agents, the Judge allegedly continued to support the government’s stance, thereby compromising the independence and impartiality of the judiciary.
“Your actions not only cast a shadow of doubt on the integrity of the legal process but also erode the public’s trust in the judiciary as a whole both in Nigeria, UK and the wise world.”
Sutton implored the Judge to “reflect on the gravity of your decisions and the impact they have on the credibility and legitimacy of Nigeria’s legal system.”
He stated it was never too late for the Judge to reassess her position, rectify any past injustices, and ensure that justice is served in accordance with the principles enshrined in the constitution and upheld by the highest court of the land, the Supreme Court.
