Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has formally apologised to the Federal High Court, Justice Binta Nyako, and Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, for his wrongdoing during the last hearing of his terrorism trial.
He pleaded for forgiveness and pledged to behave well throughout his trial.
Kanu’s apology was contained in a lengthy prepared address presented by his principal counsel, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Kanu Agabi.
Kanu explicitly urged Justice Nyako and Awomolo to forgive and forget his outburst and insults on them in open court during his emotional statement.
Agabi stated that Kanu had reason to be angry, but he should not have spoken when his fury overcame him.
“In expressing his anger, he attacked the Federal High Court, he attacked Justice Binta Nyako, he attacked the prosecutor, and he attacked his own lawyers.
“I hereby apologise to Justice Binta Nyako. She did not deserve the unjust attack. I apologise to Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN. He deserves the highest respect. He was castigated without reservations.
“I appeal for forgiveness. Kanu is a good man, but all of us cannot be of one mind. He is not perfect but is defending the cause of the Igbo people, who are resilient, fearless, and use their God-given talents to give a good account of themselves.
“We may have misgivings, but we must seek forgiveness. In resolving our differences, let us employ peace and not violence,” he pleaded.
In a brief statement, Awomolo, SAN, said he was moved by the plea and has forgiven Kanu for everything he has said about him.
The senior lawyer stated that he is a prosecutor, not a persecutor, and that they seek to ensure that the accusations are resolved quickly.
