The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says that moving its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to a correctional facility in Sokoto State endangers his safety and may obstruct his ability to pursue his appeal.
IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, said in a statement on Sunday that the sentence and relocation were malicious.
According to Powerful, the developments are part of a wider, ongoing effort targeted at Kanu and the Biafra self-determination struggle.
The group urged the Federal Government to ensure Kanu’s security and protect his legal rights, including unhindered access to the appeal process.
It further raised alarm over insecurity across some north-west states, saying that placing Kanu in a Sokoto prison increases possible threats to his wellbeing.
IPOB also appealed to the international community to pay attention and insisted that the government uphold constitutional guarantees like the Federal Character principle.
“We are a peaceful, peaceful and disciplined movement. The only way to defuse tensions would be for the government to allow Biafrans to exercise self-determination through a United Nations-supervised referendum.
“Nigerians and the international community should ensure that no harm befalls Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. They should also monitor that his right of appeal is protected,” the group said.
