Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has denounced the removal of Mike Ozekhome and Ifeanyi Ejiofor from the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Namdi Kanu’s legal team.
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has denounced the removal of Mike Ozekhome and Ifeanyi Ejiofor from the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Namdi Kanu’s legal team.
The rights advocacy group described the move as not just a high technical error, but a profound misstep, considering the monumental successes both lawyers have achieved while defending Kanu.
The group, in a statement by its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, yesterday, highlighted that the removal of Ozekhome and Ejiofor occurred at a critical juncture in Kanu’s legal battle. He pointed out how the new set of lawyers failed to convince the judge to grant bail to the IPOB leader, given his health challenges, which signals a setback in his quest for justice.
“The removal of Ozekhome and Ejiofor came at a critical juncture in Kanu’s legal battle, marked by the recent poor outing of the new set of lawyers, who could not succeed in convincing the judge to grant their client a bail in view if his health challenges,” HURIWA said.
The rights group extolled Ozekhome and Ejiofor for their vibrant legal representation, noting that their expertise and unwavering commitment to justice have been instrumental in navigating the complexities of Kanu’s case.
It highlighted Ozekhome’s legal acumen, which has led to the dismissal of numerous charges against Kanu. Similarly, they acknowledged Ejiofor’s steadfast advocacy and unwavering commitment to his client’s cause, despite facing personal risks, including alleged assassination attempts and tragic losses.
MEANWHILE, the youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to release Kanu and bring about peace in the South East region.
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