By Favour Goodness
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s lead counsel, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has decried the continued harassment, intimidation and manhandling of the lawyers by the DSS officials during visits, despite their protest last week.
Loading ...Ejiofor in a statement lamented that the lawyers were “practically stripped naked” while searching for incriminating materials during a court-ordered visit.
“We therefore, do not mince words in stating that it is no longer safe as it stands today for us who are visiting our Client.
“This hostile treatment is becoming exceedingly intolerable and unacceptable in the prevailing circumstance.
“We are now more apprehensive of the fact that no trial will commence in the circumstance we presently find ourselves until our Client – Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is transfered to the Correctional center,” Ejiofor said.
He said Kanu would not be tried for a one-way stereotyped conviction in the manner the Federal Government is presently pursuing this.
“To deny us, his lawyers writing materials and for the visits to be conducted under the atmosphere of fear and intimidation is highly unacceptable and condemnable.
The script currently being played is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government strategy to deny him fair trial, and we cannot accept it, under no circumstance. We understand the game and the dancing pattern.
“I want you all to be reminded that the present development is a direct consequence of your prayers well answered.
“We crave for more prayers, and urge you all to continue to remain law abiding and peaceful in the conduct of your affairs. Be assured that with truth and God on our side, we will win the battle in court overwhelmingly.
“We shall continue to keep you posted as the event unfolds, but be assured that we will have reasons to rejoice in no distance time,” he said.
According to him, Kanu was visited yesterday and in his usual practice, “he extended his compliments to his millions of supporters.
“He is indeed eternally grateful for the overwhelming support and show of solidarity,” Ejiofor affirmed.
Meanwhile, the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied allegations that its operatives harassed and manhandled lawyers of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr Nnamdi Kanu, during a visit to their client.
Responding to the allegation, the Public Relations Officer of the Service, Dr Peter Afunanya, said in a message, “Not true, please.”
However, Ejiofor said they were apprehensive that no trial will commence in the circumstance until their client is transferred to the Correctional centre from DSS custody.
