Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a formal apology for his recent verbal attacks on the Federal High Court and Justice Binta Nyako. Represented by his new counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kanu extended his apologies during a session before Justice James Omotosho, the newly assigned judge to his case.
Agabi conveyed that Kanu had been experiencing prolonged anger, leading to unjustified attacks on Justice Nyako and verbal assaults on his legal team. "He (Kanu) was angry and had been for a very long time," Agabi stated, emphasizing that the attacks were unjustified. He extended apologies to the prosecution team led by Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, and the chairman of the Body of Benchers, underscoring the high regard in which they are held. Agabi characterized Kanu as a good man, acknowledging that differences in opinion are natural and appealing for understanding and forgiveness. "We must strive to save and not destroy," he added.
The prosecution, represented by Awomolo, accepted the apology and expressed a commitment to ensuring an expeditious hearing of the case. Awomolo acknowledged the emotional intensity surrounding the matter and appreciated Kanu's conciliatory gesture.
This development is seen as a positive step toward fostering a more respectful and constructive atmosphere in the courtroom, potentially facilitating a fair and swift resolution to the ongoing legal proceedings.