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Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by sarrki(m): 3:46am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr. Namdi Kanu, has filed a motion to fight the bail conditions granted to him by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu asked the court, where he is being prosecuted along with others on treasonable felony charges, to vary the conditions of the bail which it had granted him. Justice Binta Nyako, had in her ruling delivered on April 25, 2017, granted bail to Kanu, but dismissed the separate bail applications filed by his co-defendants – the National Coordinator of IPOB, Mr. Chidiebere Onwudiwe; an IPOB member, Benjamin Madubugwu; and a former field maintenance engineer seconded to MTN, David Nwawuisi. Recently, after the court delivered its ruling on the defendants’ bail applications, the prosecuting counsel, Mr. Magaji Labaran, amended the charges to include another co-defendant, Bright Chimezie. In his application filed on July 1, 2017, Kanu maintained that parts of the bail conditions prohibiting him from being seen in a crowd exceeding 10 persons, granting press interviews and holding or attending rallies, violated his constitutional rights. His lawyer, Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, stated in the motion that the undesirable bail terms and conditions were contained in paragraphs 2(vii) and (viii) of the court’s ruling, granting bail to his client on April 25. Anchored on Sections 6(6), 36(5), 39, 40, and 42 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), as well as Section 165 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act 2015, the motion is therefore, seeking, “An order of this honourable court varying the bail conditions given to the first defendant/applicant on April 25, 2017, by outrightly (sic) vacating paragraph 2(vii) and (viii) in the said order, which stipulates ‘that the first defendant should not be seen in a crowd exceeding 10 people; and that the defendant should not grant any interviews, hold or attend any rallies, respectively.” Ejiofor argued that the bail conditions were excessive, while maintaining that by virtue of Section 36(5) of the 1999 Constitution, his client was presumed innocent. He contended that the part of the condition barring him from being seen in a crowd exceeding 10 people contradicted his client’s right to freedom of association, and peaceful assembly, as guaranteed by Section 40 of the Constitution. He added that the part of the conditions barring Kanu from granting press interviews constituted an infringement of the defendant’s right to freedom of expression provided under Section 39 of the Constitution. The lawyer stated, “Section 36(5) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as (amended) presume as innocent citizens charged with criminal offence until guilt is proved. “Paragraph 2(vii) in the order, which stipulates that the first defendant/applicant cannot be seen in a crowd exceeding 10 people, contradicts the applicant’s right to freedom of association, and peaceful assembly granted by Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, (as amended). “Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as (amended) provides for citizens’ rights to freedom of expression and press. “The bail conditions granted the first defendant/applicant, particularly conditions in paragraph 2(vii) and (viii) in the said order, clearly discriminated against the first defendant/applicant, and subjected him to certain disabilities and restrictions.” In breach of the bail conditions being challenged by Kanu, the IPOB leader had granted press interviews and even recently led and addressed rallies of huge crowds against the holding of governorship election in Anambra State. The charges against the defendants included conspiracy and treasonable felony by allegedly conspiring among themselves to broadcast on Radio Biafra agitation for the secession of Republic of Biafra from Nigeria. They were also accused of improper importation of goods and illegal possession of firearms. Among the charges was also publication of defamatory matter by allegedly referring to the then President-elect, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and now President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as “a paedophile, a terrorist, an idiot, and an embodiment of evil” in a radio broadcast on April 28, 2015. The trial has been adjourned until October 17. The prosecution has yet to file its response to the motion. http://punchng.com/nnamdi-kanu-fights-bail-conditions-i-want-to-attend-rallies-grant-press-interviews/ 1 Like |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by madridguy(m): 3:47am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Nnamdi Kanu need my prayer for his Biafra struggle. I see some men and woman shouting on Nnamdi Kanu giving him Samuel Doe treatment, truly Mazi need serious prayer. Kanu must call me on my 9mobile line for serious prayer 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by sarrki(m): 3:53am On Jul 22, 2017 |
I will keep All I know that Nigeria is greater than any individual |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by newbornmacho(m): 3:56am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Kai! You no dey sleep? Make you no die on top this kanu matter oo 8 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by sarrki(m): 3:58am On Jul 22, 2017 |
newbornmacho: Am a patriot |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Blaqruby(f): 3:59am On Jul 22, 2017 |
If the "fulls " making threats in kaduna are still walking around free, then , I see no reason why mazi nnamdi kanu should not be given full freedom. Talk about double standards. 4 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Jj222(f): 4:08am On Jul 22, 2017 |
sarrki:why is Nigeria not greater then Evans. |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by potent5(m): 4:16am On Jul 22, 2017 |
newbornmacho:Don't mind him. This is what enemies do: they will be peeping through their window when a harmless innocent man is passing. They will be there squirming and tearing their clothes in hatred while the innocent man is going on his own oblivious of his enemies' travails. 3 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Yyeske(m): 4:44am On Jul 22, 2017 |
You agreed to those bail conditions before he left the courtroom that day, why contesting it now? It's obvious kanu knows he'll be returning to prison after the next hearing. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by MediumStout(m): 4:46am On Jul 22, 2017 |
It shall never be well with Nnamdi Kanu for misleading igbo's. One Nigeria we shall remain 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by ibkgab001: 4:57am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Kolo menta |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by thesicilian: 5:05am On Jul 22, 2017 |
newbornmacho:He's doing his BMC job. They are not allowed to sleep. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by sarrki(m): 5:24am On Jul 22, 2017 |
MediumStout: Iseeeeeee |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Integrityfarms(m): 5:26am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Sarrki, is Buhari a paedophile, yes or no? At what age did he marry Aisha? As for those bail conditions, it's as useless as the K in knife 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Integrityfarms(m): 5:27am On Jul 22, 2017 |
MediumStout: What have you personally gained in your one Nigeria ranting,... Unless, you are an almajiri 4 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Blue3k(m): 5:37am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Lol who cares. In the beginning people loved counting how many people he's with. Then saying he's breaking bail. Now that they are tired of that and have too much pride to call their leaders inept they've gone quiet. Anyway I doubt they will grant Kanu's request. The bail conditions also include you not leaving country violating freedom of movement. Yet we dont expect court to give him back his passport. 1 Like
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Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by sarrki(m): 5:39am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Blue3k: He will be sent back to kuje or gashua Hard labor inclusive this time |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by ngeneukwuewuGOAT: 5:51am On Jul 22, 2017 |
madridguy:ewu Gambia how far 1 Like |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Blue3k(m): 5:53am On Jul 22, 2017 |
sarrki: Year yeah I'll wait and see. Police take pictures with him after his alleged crimes. I won't hold my breath over the inept police or executive. All I know is if they lose case in end Buhari doesn't need to run. Then the prosecution should resign like prosecution from O.J Simpson case. 2 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by ngeneukwuewuGOAT: 5:55am On Jul 22, 2017 |
MediumStout:you are the misleaded one here mr. Woman say marriage tire ram because you too dey fvck craze Comot for her body and she decides to go. You no go leave am make she go in peace? You must cry me a river because Biafra has come 4 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by ngeneukwuewuGOAT: 6:00am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Sarrki I am liking you lately for your tireless effort is promoting the Biafra cause. Imagine how Biafra issues litters NL this days. If it were to be before, you earn a ban for a long period for mentioning Biafra alone on NL. Thank you NL for propagating, promoting and advertising Biafra. 7 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by CharlotteFlair: 6:18am On Jul 22, 2017 |
sarrki:Fixed 3 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by CharlotteFlair: 6:26am On Jul 22, 2017 |
sarrki:Be careful what you say to an innocent man, those that put their hands on an innocent man are wasting away in a London hospice. Touch not my anointed.... says the Lord of Host! 2 Likes |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by greatiyk4u(m): 6:37am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Kanu senses that Buhari is about to come back, hence this legal smartness to avoid going back to Kuje Truly, when the cat is out of the house, the mouse becomes the king........... At the moment, Nigeria deserves a strong leader because fantastically corrupt politicians who are relegated from sharing in the national cake will surely use their ill-gotten wealth to distract whoever is in power Buhari is the ideal leader of Nigeria for now after cleansing, a more intelligent, younger and vibrant leader can take over. |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Wiseandtrue(f): 6:48am On Jul 22, 2017 |
sarrki:That is All! That is why the Nigerian army is denied visa! Stop infringing on people's right for your selfish purpose! If you can dissolve a marriage of so many years base on a complaint why can't you listen to the IPOB complains A force union can lead to an explosion! Everyone has a right! Hypocrites! |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Rucheen(m): 6:50am On Jul 22, 2017 |
V |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by sarrki(m): 7:04am On Jul 22, 2017 |
CharlotteFlair: Abeere |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Nobody: 7:06am On Jul 22, 2017 |
sarrki:you're parrot because you are making a living from Nigeria condition or situations sorry na mistake I mean you're patriotic bcoz Apc is paying |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by Warship: 7:07am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Buhari is helping Kanu to observe his bail conditions So Kanu should not bother challenging it in court |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by sarrki(m): 7:08am On Jul 22, 2017 |
Wiseandtrue: My regards to the kids |
Re: Nnamdi Kanu Fights Bail Conditions: I Want To Attend Rallies, Grant Interview by obyrich(m): 7:13am On Jul 22, 2017 |
sarrki:Selective patriotism. |
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