Ndigbo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have warned Justice James Omotoso over the ongoing trial of the leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the President-General, Igbo Community Association, Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, and the Secretary General, Emmanuel Ohah, respectively, and made available to journalists.
The group said the decision by Justice Omotoso to give judgment on November 20, 2025, against Nnamdi Kanu will potentially ignite another crisis in Nigeria.
The group said Kanu has yet to present his defense, and it would be unfair to judge a defendant who has yet to present his defense.
“It is clear to the people of Nigeria that Nnamdi Kanu was illegally abducted from Kenya and brought to Nigeria, and detained for four years for a crime he has not been found guilty of.
“The association has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to call Justice Omotoso to approach the situation with wisdom and extreme caution.
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“Nigeria cannot be allowed to undergo another unrest amidst a growing anxiety over President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
“President Tinubu should listen to the voices of the masses who are calling for a political solution to the Nnamdi Kanu matter.
“As a democrat, it is the most suitable path to follow to reach a lasting solution,” the association said.
Consequently, the Igbo Community in the FCT called on the president to release Nnamdi Kanu and end the growing quagmire.
“The South East needs a return to peace. Too many lives and property have been lost and destroyed. The region needs a return to sanity.
“Let us not allow November 20, 2025, to turn into a lightning rod for Nigerians. Give Nnamdi Kanu justice and free him. Together, we can make Nigeria a peaceful place to live in,” it added.
