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BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Rejects Life Imprisonment, Heads to Appeal Court

Nnamdi Kanu will challenge the life imprisonment and additional jail terms imposed by the Federal High Court, according to his former lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor.

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  • Nnamdi Kanu will challenge the life imprisonment and additional jail terms imposed by the Federal High Court, according to his former lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor.

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, will appeal the life imprisonment and other jail terms handed down by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, his former lawyer and consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, has confirmed.

DON’T MISS: BREAKING: Nnamdi Kanu Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

Kanu received life sentences on counts one, two, four, five, and six; 20 years on count three without an option of fine; and five years on count seven, also without an option of fine.

Speaking to reporters shortly after the sentencing, Ejimakor stated that the legal team would challenge the ruling.
“We are heading to appeal,” he said.

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