Ahead of his arraignment on October 21, the federal government has filed an amended seven-count charge against the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, before the Federal High Court, Abuja.
The fresh charges border on treasonable felony and terrorism following the pending charges he was facing since 2016.
Parts of the fresh counts read: Count Two – that you Nnamdi Kanu, male adult of Afarachukw Ibeku Umuahia North local government area of Abia State on or about the 28th of April, 2015, in London, United Kingdom (UK) did broadcast on Radio Biafra monitored in Enugu, Enugu State and other parts of the of Nigeria within the jurisdiction of this court.”
Count Three reads: “That you Nnamdi Kanu, male adult of Afarachukw lbeku Umuahia North local government area of Abia State between the month of March and April 2015 imported into Nigeria and kept in Ubulusiizor in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, a radio transmitter known as TRAM 50l concealed in a container of used household which you declared as used household items and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 47 (2) of the Criminal Code of Act ,Cap C45, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The next count reads: “That on the 16th of May , 2021 in London, United Kingdom within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did commit and act in furtherance of an act of terrorism by making a broadcast that “in two weeks’ time, what will happen will shake the world, people will die, the whole world will standstill, mark my word” and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 1 (2) (h) of the Terrorism Prevention Amendment Act, 2013.”
Meanwhile, lead counsel for the IPOB leader, Mr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has asked the federal government and others to expect “legal fireworks” on Thursday.
He also said the IPOB legal team is “eminently prepared”.
He said this while reacting to the amended charges by the Federal Government against his client.
In an update posted on his Facebook page, Ejiofor said his client is in high spirits ahead of the arraignment.
“I and my colleague, Alloy Ejimakor, had a very fruitful visitation to Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We discussed a wide range of matters, especially concerning Hearing in his case and appearance in court on 21st October, 2021. There will be more on this later.
“The coast is now clear for legal fireworks this Thursday, particularly now that we have been served with a purported “Amended Charge” in the Case. We are eminently prepared for Thursday’s outing, and you won’t be disappointed.
“Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is in good spirit, awaiting his auspicious outing on Thursday, the 21st Day of October, 2021. He commended those who are in the spirit with him while declaring that Chukwuokike Abiama has ordained this special Day for a victorious outing.
“He requested that the fasting, supplications, and prayers should continue, as he noted that they are strongly impacting positively.
“He further implored UmuChineke to be steadfast, and keep their eyes steadily on the ball and pray without ceasing, while believing very strongly that this present situation will pass too and it shall end in Praises.
“This Thursday is the D-Day, and your solidarity/support must be demonstrated within the confines of the law, as you have always shown.
