Imprisonment of popular leaders brought govt problems - Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer to FG

Author: Seun OpejobiPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Imprisonment of popular leaders brought govt problems - Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer to FG

Aloy Ejimakor, counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, stated that imprisoning popular leaders does not benefit the government but rather creates problems. He cited the cases of Obafemi Awolowo and Nelson Mandela to support his argument. Ejimakor also called for Kanu's release, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by an Abuja Federal High Court in November 2025 for charges related to terrorism and treason.

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