- Calls for more fasting, supplication and prayers
By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
The leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday warned his supporters against insulting and harassing his lawyers.
Kanu is billed to appear in court on October 21 to face a seven-count treasonable felony charge.
But Kanu said he had noticed that some of his followers and supporters have formed the habit of insulting, harassing and intimidating his lawyers vide their live social media platforms.
He cautioned the culprits to desist from such and vowed that he shall never forgive such person(s) and shall eternally see them as his enemy if they don’t.
Kanu’s lawyers went on what they called routine visit to him at the Department of State Service (DSS) headquarters in Abuja on Monday preparatory to his court appearance on Thursday.
A statement by Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lead counsel to Kanu and IPOB titled “Update on today’s routine visit to our noble client – Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu at the headquarters of the Department of State Security (DSS), Abuja, urged supporters to continue with their fasting, supplication and prayers.
The statement read:
“Today, I and my colleague, Bar. Alloy Ejimakor, had a very fruitful visitation to Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We discussed a wide range of matters, especially concerning hearing in his case and appearance in court on 21st October, 2021. There will be more on this later.
“The coast is now clear for legal fireworks this Thursday, particularly now that we have been served with a purported “Amended Charge” in the Case.
“Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is in good spirit, awaiting his auspicious outing on Thursday, the 21st Day of October, 2021. He commended those who are in the spirit with him, while declaring that Chukwuokike Abiama has ordained this special Day for a victorious outing.
“He requested that the fasting, supplications and prayers should continue, as he noted that they are strongly impacting positively.
“In the interim, it is necessary to pass the following urgent and important messages, which are:
1) Onyendu made it categorically clear that none of his lawyers should be harassed, threatened or accused by anybody claiming to be his supporter or follower, regardless of the person’s tie with him. He was very particular about those who find it convenient to insult his Attorneys vide their live social media platforms.
Our Client Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu emphasized that he trusts his lawyers and continues to have high confidence in them.
2) That anybody engaged in such harassment, threats and unfounded accusations directed against his lawyers, is definitely working against him, and that he shall never forgive such person(s) and shall eternally see such person(s) as his enemy.
3) That the best thing anybody claiming to be his supporter or follower can do for him at this point in time is to wholeheartedly support all his lawyers in their current efforts.
4) That any such threats, harassment and false accusations against any of his lawyers should seize forthwith.
“He further implored UmuChineke to be steadfast, and keep their eyes steadily on the ball and pray without ceasing, while believing very strongly that this present situation will pass too and it shall end in Praises. Iseeee!!!
“This THURSDAY is the D-Day, and your solidarity/support must be demonstrated within the confines of the law, as you have always shown.
Onyendu specifically asked us to extend his undiluted love and confidence for Umuchineke.
“We are eminently prepared for Thursday’s outing, and you won’t be dissapointed UmuChineke.
“Thank you all and remain richly blessed.”
