15/09/2026
THIS IS BAR. ALOY EJIMAKOR'S TUESDAY POST ON X SOCIAL MEDIA, CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF NNAMDI KANU AND THE LIFT OF IPOB PROSCRIPTION
Let us begin todayβs for the release of MAZI NNAMDI KANU by strongly urging President Tinubu to implement the standing Directives of the United Nations to de-proscribe IPOB, and halt the criminalization of its activities and alleged members. Below is a verbatim excerpt from the said Directives:
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βWe are particularly concerned by the designation of IPOB as a
terrorist organization and allegations that its leaders, supporters, sympathisers, and
even some individuals who had merely displayed its symbols have been arrested and appear to have been charged as "terrorists" on occasion.
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βWhile recognizing the rise of regional tensions, as well as a range of challenging political claims advanced by IPOB, we nonetheless warn against the categorization of uncomfortable or challenging political speech as terrorism.
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βWe respectfully advance our views that the human rights implications of this proscription are considerable and not in compliance with international human rights law binding on Nigeria, or with best practice in relation to counter-terrorism strategies.
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βAccordingly, we respectfully urge your Excellency' Government to reconsider the proscription of IPOB as a terrorist group and address the legal concerns on regulation of assembly, freedom of expression, and due process outlined in this communication. We stand ready to
provide assistance in this regard.β
