IPOB Accuses Section Of The Media Of Misrepresentation Of Proceedings At Nnamdi Kanu's Trial

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused a section of the media of deliberately falsifying proceedings at the ongoing trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, describing the action as unjournalistic. 

IPOB spoke in a statement titled, .

The statement titled, "The IPOB condemns the shameful misrepresentation of court proceedings and prosecution's deceit in Mazi Nnamdi Kanu's trial," and dated May 6, 2025 was signed by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade Emma Powerful.

It read, "The IPOB under the leadership of our indomitable leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, unequivocally condemns the deliberate and malicious misrepresentation of today’s (6/4/2025) court proceedings by certain media outlets, in their reporting of the ongoing trial of our leader at the Federal High Court, Abuja. 

"The blatant falsehoods peddled in the article titled 'Nnamdi Kanu Admitted Inciting Public to Attack Police, Witness Tells Court' are not only a disservice to journalistic integrity but also a calculated attempt to malign the character of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the legitimate struggle for Biafran self-determination.

"For the avoidance of doubt, today’s court session exposed the Nigerian government’s prosecution as a cesspool of deceit, incompetence, and desperation. The prosecution, led by Mr. Awomolo SAN, was caught in a web of lies and procedural violations that left their case in tatters. 

"The government’s witness, identified as PW2-BBB, made baseless allegations against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu without a shred of evidence to substantiate their claims. Shockingly, the prosecution failed to file or serve any evidence or witness statements as required by law, even four years after purportedly obtaining a statement from this witness. 

"This glaring violation of due process was so egregious that Justice James Omotosho, in his wisdom, cautioned the prosecution to adhere to legal standards and serve all necessary processes and exhibits.

"Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in open court, categorically stated that PW2-BBB is unknown to him and is nothing more than a mercenary hired to fabricate testimony against him. IPOB can confirm that PW2-BBB is not an officer of the Department of State Services, DSS, based at their national headquarters in Abuja, as falsely presented by the prosecution. 

"This witness, cloaked in a mask to conceal their identity, is a paid agent deployed to perpetuate a travesty of justice. Let it be clear: IPOB has, out of respect for the court and Justice Omotosho’s commitment to fairness, refrained from exposing the true identities of these so-called masked witnesses. 

"However, should the prosecution persist in this shameful charade of parading mercenaries to testify against our leader, we will be compelled to reveal the identities addresses and family details of every past, present, and future witness, unmasking their roles in this orchestrated persecution.

"The claim that Mazi Nnamdi Kanu 'admitted inciting the public,' is a perverse distortion of the truth. When questioned, PW2-BBB admitted, “I don’t know,” regarding the status of his baseless allegations, which were previously struck out by the same court after adjudication. To twist this response into an admission of guilt by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not only disgraceful journalism but a deliberate act of Igbo-phobia and anti-Biafra propaganda. We call on the media and the public to focus on the substance of this case—the Nigerian government’s failure to present a credible case, their reliance on falsehoods, and their flagrant disregard for the rule of law—rather than frivolous distractions, such as the exclusion of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s sister-in-law from today’s proceedings over a minor infraction.

"The Nigerian government’s case against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not only weak but an embarrassment to the judiciary and a mockery of justice. Four years after initiating this trial, the prosecution has failed to file or serve evidence as required by law, exposing their agenda to detain our leader indefinitely through deceit and manipulation. 

"We commend Justice Omotosho for her insistence on due process and urge her to continue upholding the principles of fairness and justice in this matter.

"IPOB remains resolute in our pursuit of justice and the restoration of Biafra. We will not be deterred by the Nigerian government’s antics or the complicity of certain media outlets in spreading falsehoods. We call on all people of conscience, both within Nigeria and the international community, to see through the lies and stand in solidarity with Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the Biafran cause.

"The truth will prevail, and no amount of propaganda can extinguish the flame of justice."