Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has formally apologised to the Federal High Court, Justice Binta Nyako, and Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, for his misconduct during the previous proceedings of his trial on terrorism charges.
He earnestly sought forgiveness and assured the court of his commitment to maintaining good conduct throughout the remainder of his trial.
Kanu’s apology was conveyed in a detailed prepared speech read by his lead counsel, Mr. Kanu Agabi, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
In the emotion ladden speech, Kanu specifically begged Justice Nyako and Awomolo to forgive and forget his outburst and attacks against them in the open court.
Agabi said that Kanu had cause to be angry but ought not to have spoken when anger overwhelmed him.
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” In expressing his anger, he attacked the federal high court, he attacked Justice Binta Nyako, he attacked the prosecutor and his own lawyers.
“I hereby apologize to Justice Binta Nyako. She did not deserve the unjust attack. I apologize to Chief Adegboyega Awomolo SAN. He deserves highest respect. He was castigated without reservations.
“I ask for forgiveness. Kanu is a good man, though we may not always share the same views. He is not perfect, but he is defending the cause of the Igbo people—resilient, fearless, and using their God-given talents to make a meaningful impact.
“We may have our differences, but we must seek forgiveness. In resolving our conflicts, let us choose peace over violence,” he pleaded.
In a brief response, Awomolo, SAN, expressed that he was moved by the plea and had forgiven Kanu for any statements made against him.
The senior lawyer emphasized that he was not a persecutor, but a prosecutor, committed to ensuring a swift resolution of the charges.
