High Court Judge Lifts IPOB Ban, Awards N8 Billion to Nnamdi Kanu

In a groundbreaking decision, Justice A. O. Onovo of the Enugu State High Court has declared the ban on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) imposed by the South-East Governors’ Forum as unlawful, unconstitutional, and void. This landmark judgment has far-reaching implications, as it effectively overturns the ban on IPOB operations in the South-East region.

The ban, which was initially instituted in 2017 under the leadership of former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi, was swiftly followed by the inclusion of IPOB on the Federal Government’s list of terrorist organizations. Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, sought to challenge this proscription and its legality in court through his legal representative, Mr. Aloy Ejimakor.

Kanu argued that as an organization “comprising citizens of Nigeria from the Igbo and other eastern Nigerian ethnic groups who advocate self-determination,” the proscription of IPOB was illegal. He also contended that his “arrest, detention, and prosecution” were violations of his fundamental rights, asserting that “self-determination is not a crime.”

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In a historic judgment, Judge Onovo concurred with Kanu, ruling that the proscription of IPOB was “unconstitutional and illegal.” As a result, the judge ordered the defendants to pay N8 billion in damages to Nnamdi Kanu and issue a formal apology in newspapers.

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Following the judgment, Kanu’s attorney, Mr. Ejimakor, expressed his gratitude for the court’s decision, emphasizing that justice has been served after a long legal battle. This verdict is seen as a significant victory for individual rights and the rule of law, potentially impacting the lives of thousands in the region.

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