Ejimakor explains that Nnamdi Kanu consented to abide by the “negotiated terms,” not by any requirements imposed by the Tinubu government for his release.
He claimed that Kanu has only consented to the “negotiated terms” of his release because he is prepared to engage in negotiations with the
Nigerian government in order to reach a mutually acceptable and well-negotiated release package.
Nnamdi Kanu, the head of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has a special attorney named Barrister Aloy Ejimakor.
According to Ejimakor, Kanu refused to comply with “any conditions” that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had for his release.
He claimed that Kanu has only consented to the “negotiated terms” of his release because he is prepared to engage in
negotiations with the Nigerian government in order to reach a mutually acceptable and well-negotiated release package.
SaharaReporters had earlier reported that, following a meeting on Wednesday between South-East senators and Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN),
regarding Kanu’s release, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South Senatorial District, said the IPOB leader had consented to abide by the terms set by the
President Tinubu-led Nigerian government for his release.
The closed-door meeting was attended by about fifteen federal politicians, led by Senator Abaribe.
Speaking after the meeting on behalf of his colleagues, Senator Abaribe expressed hope that the Attorney-General will persuade the Federal Government to take Kanu’s release into consideration.
He emphasized that the South-East region’s increased instability and insecurity were a result of Kanu’s extended confinement.
Speaking with Kanu face-to-face at the Department of State Services (DSS) headquarters, Senator Abaribe revealed that
Kanu had indicated his willingness to abide by any terms the government imposed for his release.
Although it is true that Kanu and Senator Abaribe had a robust talk on Monday, Ejimakor stated that the proper context of
Kanu’s meeting with the senator was that he will abide by the “negotiated terms” of his release, not any conditions thrown at him by the government.
“The legal team met with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu today,” Ejimakor stated. It is untrue to report that he will comply with “any conditions” before being released.
What was intended was that he would adhere to the “negotiated terms” of his release as well as any other connected agreements, such the one made in August 2017.”
In order to negotiate mutually acceptable terms for Kanu’s release, he also informed SaharaReporters that the
Nigerian government could not simply impose any conditions and expect cooperation, thus Kanu’s legal team was preparing for talks and negotiations with them.
“This is a political matter, and whatever conditions are necessary for Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s release will have to be negotiated, just as it was in August 2017 prior to his house being invaded,
“Ejimakor continued. It should read that Kanu will adhere to the terms of the negotiation, not any other requirements.
“I know what was discussed between Senator Abaribe and Kanu’s Monday meeting, which I facilitated. Kanu emphasized to me during our most recent meeting that what he meant was negotiated conditions;
nonetheless, this does not imply that Senator Abaribe does not have good intentions toward Kanu. It was merely a question of word choice.
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