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UK, US Refuse Nnamdi Kanu’s Request To Be Observers At His Trial
- The IPOB leader is facing a seven-count amended charge preferred against him by the Federal Government
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States and the British Government have turned down a request by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to send representatives to observe the his trial holding at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division on January 18, 19, and 20.
While the US said it was limiting its employees from attending public gatherings, the UK explained that it does not normally attend a court case involving a British national.
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The PUNCH quoted the US Embassy and the British High Commission as saying these in separate inquires.
“The US Mission Nigeria is following the trial of Nnamdi Kanu closely. The US Department of State is limiting employees from attending public gatherings.”
In its response, the British High Commission acknowledged Kanu’s status as a Briton, but stated, “The FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) would not normally attend a court case involving a British national, but where we do consider it appropriate to attend, our consular staff would do so in an observational capacity only.”
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Kanu’s lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, had last Wednesday, written to the US and UK missions in Nigeria, stating that the presence of their representatives would ensure a fair hearing for his client.
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