Don't Be Distracted, Kanu’s lawyer tells IPOB Members

Barr. Ifeanyi Ejiofor, counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has urged his followers to be focused until he regains his freedom.

Ejiofor, who assured the separatists that they are winning the battle through legal processes, said that their leader Kanu remains resolute and strong in his convictions.

In a statement issued on Thursday after his routine visit to Kanu at the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja, Ejiofor said that Kanu is encouraged as his supporters remain calm, but wants them not to derail.

“Our court-ordered routine visit to our indefatigable client – Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, was conducted today at the DSS Headquarters Abuja, where Onyendu has been held in solitary confinement for over a year.

“The discussions were based exclusively on the status of Onyendu’s ongoing/pending Court cases, and it was a heart-to-heart convivial discussion.

“Onyendu was also briefed on other Court engagements affecting UmuChineke that are detained across various Nigerian Security Agencies’ facilities, and Correctional Facilities.

"Ongoing actions and legal strategies being adopted to ensure their freedom were shared with Onyendu.

“Be assured UmuChineke, that Onyendu is very much active in his fatherly role and much concerned about the welfare of everyone.

"He is particularly enthused by your peaceful conduct so far and encourages you all to keep it up.

“Onyendu is resolute, and strong in his convictions.

"He is firm that it is a victory-bound process but also emphasised that you all should remain focused while steadily keeping your eyes on the ball.

“We are truly winning, Umu Chineke. It is a divine mandate to rescue Umu Chineke and reinvent the very essence of humanity through our legal prowess.

"We cannot be distracted until Onyendu fully regains his freedom, which is sacrosanct.

“Onyendu extends his warm greetings and love to you all, Umu Chineke, while emphasising the strong need for peaceful coexistence and unity of purpose under one house.

“We remain exceedingly grateful to you all, for your prayers, uncommon solidarity and support.

“Thank you all, Ezigbo Umu Chineke and remain blessed, even as you continue to remain law abiding as you have always been. We move!”