IPOB lawyer urges IGP Tunji Disu to stop prosecutions of #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters, citing their constitutional rights to peaceful assembly

The legal consultant to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called on the new Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to immediately discontinue prosecutions against individuals standing trial for allegedly participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest.

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Posting on X, the lawyer argued that continuing the prosecutions contradicts IGP Disu’s recent assurances that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding fundamental human rights.

The statement maintained that those facing trial committed “no crime known to law” and were exercising constitutionally guaranteed rights to peaceful assembly and expression.

The legal consultant further asserted that declarations on human rights would “ring hollow” unless accompanied by concrete actions, including the withdrawal of charges against the protesters.

He urged the police leadership to demonstrate fidelity to the rule of law by ensuring that citizens are not punished for engaging in peaceful civic activities.

In his message, Ejimakor wrote: “Dear IGP Disu: Your sound declaration to respect human rights would ring hollow unless you direct the prompt discontinuance of the ongoing prosecution of those standing trial for allegedly participating in the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest. They committed no crime known to law.”

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The call comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving individuals accused of participating in demonstrations demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu.