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The Conference of Harmonised Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COHCSON) has raised the alarm over alleged move by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to compel judges to do their bidding.

At a press conference in Abuja, the group, led by Mr. Oduma Richard Oduma, claimed IPOB has already instituted a N5 billion case at the Abia State High Court, Umuahia, where a judge could, out of fear of harassment, grant their plea.

The group urged the National Judicial Council to sanction erring judges, saying it behoves authorities to stop the secessionists from undermining the integrity of the courts.“It has become obvious that IPOB intends to use its violence-stricken sit-at-home enforcement style to force the judges do their bidding. No amount of inducement should entice any patriot to endanger the lives of over 200 million Nigerians.

The suit, filed by Kanu’s counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, on August 27, 2021, was heard the second time, yesterday, by vacation judge, Justice K.C.J. Okereke. He noted: “There is an unbroken chain of Federal Government’s violations of Kanu’s constitutional rights that started with the lethal military invasion of his country home in Umuahia, his flight to safety in 2017, and his extraordinary rendition to Nigeria in late June 2021.

 

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