Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu ready for negotiation with Nigerian govt

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has said he is ready for negotiation with the Federal Government over his ongoing trial.

Speaking through his lead counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, Kanu told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, that he would seek the negotiation under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act.

The Act states: “In any Proceeding In the court, the court may promote reconciliation among parties thereto and encourage and facilitate the amicable settlement thereof.”

Ejimakor had earlier moved two applications brought before the court. The first application is to move form 49 and an application objecting to the jurisdiction of the court.

Kanu’s lawyer said if the applications are denied, his client will move for the implementation of section 17 of the Federal High Court Act.

Responding, counsel to the federal government, Adegboyega Awomolo told the court that he had earlier informed the defendant that he does not have the powers to negotiate on behalf of the Federal Government.

He stated that the defendant should approach the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagnei (SAN), who has the power to negotiate on behalf of the government.